The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 26,400
€ 33,400
€ 26,400
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 a little. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
103.1
168
106.3
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.95 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CPW*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
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27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
586 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
