The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 29,700

€ 36,700

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.4 in
Width
70.1 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
103.1
168.7
106.3
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.69 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
CD
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DFY*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
40 mpg
city
43 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
675 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft