The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 37,000
 Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 24,500
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 (Natural Gas) (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 (Natural Gas) (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
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.37 %
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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 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
12.8 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
55 mpg  ( 61 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.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
61 MPGe
Mercedes A 220 d
17 lb
city
44 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
62 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
242 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
26.4 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
26.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
158 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
1175 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