The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 37,000
 Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 5.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.12 %
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CPW*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft