The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 33,400
 Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 10 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 4.7 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1786 mm
Width
1780 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1480 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
2699
4299
4199 mm
Length
4299 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2025 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
186 kg
12.4 %
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
181 bhp
Mercedes A 220
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
300 NM
Mercedes A 220

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
117 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.63 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 220
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
556 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L