The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 26,100
€ 37,000
€ 26,100
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 TSI ACT BMT is 16.4 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 5.1 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
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 d
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
230 kg
15.13 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CPT*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1950 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
400 NM
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.13 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
8.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
66 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
49 mpg
city
53 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
661 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
