The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)

€ 22,500
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 34,200
 Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19) Mercedes A 220
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 22 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1440
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
1796
1992
1786 mm
Width
1796 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1480 mm
Height
1440 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
2729
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
1318 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 kg
9.1 %
Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 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 BMT

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

▶ REPLAY
12.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.67 kg/bhp
7.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 220
54 mpg
city
35 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
522 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L