The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
€ 26,000
€ 34,200
€ 26,000
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 is 22 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
1480
1786
2048
1440
1796
1992
1786 mm
Width
1796 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1480 mm
Height
1440 mm
2578
4199
2729
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
89 kg
6.14 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
1K
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
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CTH*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8.61 kg/bhp
7.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 220
38 mpg
city
35 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
570 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
113.6 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
113.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
