The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 37,000
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 d is 6.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.13 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
187 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
17.92 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
621 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
89 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
88.5 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft