The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 35,500
€ 23,300
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 220 d is 3.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.8 T
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
169.3
101.5
165.3
169.3 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.8 T
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.32 %
General
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.8 T
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
175 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.8 T
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
18.71 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
59 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
49 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
777 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
