The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 20,600
€ 37,700
€ 20,600
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 1.2 TSI is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
18.44 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
1K
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 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
175 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
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33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
32 mpg
city
43 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
589 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
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 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
