The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 25,000
€ 37,000
€ 25,000
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 BMT is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.7 in
103.1
167.5
107.4
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.37 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-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 654
*DBK*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.88 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
797 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
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 BMT
80.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
