The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
€ 28,400
€ 34,200
€ 28,400
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.16 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*DFG*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
132 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
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20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.1 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.48 lb/hp
17.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 220
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
706 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
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 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
