The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
€ 26,100

€ 34,200

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 TSI ACT BMT is 16.4 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 5.1 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
1491
1799
2027
1440
1796
1992
1799 mm
Width
1796 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1491 mm
Height
1440 mm
2620
4255
2729
4419
4255 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
160 kg
11.03 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CPT*
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
132 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
7.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 220
49 mpg
city
35 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
661 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
89 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L