The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 28,300

€ 39,200

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 16.1 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 5.2 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 220 d
1492
1799
2027
1440
1796
1992
1799 mm
Width
1796 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1492 mm
Height
1440 mm
2620
4258
2729
4419
4258 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 220 d
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg

Weight Difference:
235 kg
14.92 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 220 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*DPC*
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1950 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
400 NM
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 220 d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
9.05 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55 mpg
61 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
43 mpg
city
50 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
609 mi
Range
689 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
143 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L