The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 36,700
 Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
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 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.07 %
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CFF*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 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