The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 23,300

€ 34,500

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 OPF is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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 OPF
Mercedes A 220 CDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.81 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mercedes A 220 CDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
24.68 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
44 mpg
city
49 mpg
52 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mercedes A 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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