The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 20,600
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 36,700
 Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 9.3 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 4.7 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1786
2048
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
1780
2022
1786 mm
Width
1780 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1480 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4199
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
2699
4292
4199 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2060 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
285 kg
18.45 %
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CBZ*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
15 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
61 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L