The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 27,300
€ 37,000
€ 27,300
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 6.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 220 d
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.7 in
103.1
167.6
107.4
174
167.6 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 220 d
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.85 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 220 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*DPB*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 220 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
634 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
