The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 23,100
€ 37,000
€ 23,100
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
165.3
107.4
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.55 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
69 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
899 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
