The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 37,700
 Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700

ⓘ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 BMT is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.27 %
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
175 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft