The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 37,000
€ 26,000
€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 22 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1440
1796
1992
1480
1786
2048
1796 mm
Width
1786 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1440 mm
Height
1480 mm
2729
4419
2578
4199
4419 mm
Length
4199 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
159 kg
10.46 %
General
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
W177
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1950 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
187 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
400 NM
240 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
8.13 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
66 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
53 mpg
city
38 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
570 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
621 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
88.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
