The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 20,500
€ 33,400
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf 1.2 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
167.5
106.3
169.3
167.5 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
2668 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
19.32 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CYV*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
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24.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
24.7 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
634 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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
