The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 34,500

€ 29,800

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 220 CDI is 7.1 cm longer, 0.4 cm wider and 21.2 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1433
1780
2022
1645
1776
1946
1780 mm
Width
1776 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1433 mm
Height
1645 mm
2699
4292
2578
4221
4292 mm
Length
4221 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1488 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.2 %

General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CTH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
168 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 bhp
158 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
350 NM
240 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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8.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
8.84 kg/bhp
9.42 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
71 mpg
42 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
59 mpg
city
33 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
777 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
82.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L