The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 34,500
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 33,600
 VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 220 CDI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTD
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTD
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.05 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTD
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
19.49 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
59 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
49 mpg
city
44 mpg
67 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
690 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
777 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft