The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 37,000
 Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 26,000
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 16.4 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 5.1 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1440
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
1796
1992
1799 mm
Width
1796 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1491 mm
Height
1440 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
2729
4419
4255 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2015 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.22 %
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
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1950 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
400 NM
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

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

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

97 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.13 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.92 kg/bhp
8.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
66 mpg  ( 74 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
74 MPGe
Mercedes A 220 d
7.1 kg
city
53 mpg
4.5 kg
motorway
74 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
256 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L