The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 22,700

€ 37,700

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
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
169.3
167.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
2725 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
681 lb
19.99 %

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

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CHZ*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
175 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
25.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
25.23 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
647 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
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