The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 20,800

€ 32,300

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
103.1
167.6
106.3
169
167.6 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
2681 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
626 lb
18.93 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CHZ*
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
122 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
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24.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
24.82 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
647 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
552 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft