The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 33,400
 Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220
€ 26,000
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
167.5 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
15.6 lb
city
28 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
44 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
256 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 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
1025 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