The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 27,500
€ 34,500
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 9.3 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 4.7 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1480
1786
2048
1433
1780
2022
1786 mm
Width
1780 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1480 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4199
2699
4292
4199 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1397 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
88 kg
5.93 %
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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.84 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
10.12 kg/bhp
8.84 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
40 mpg
city
59 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
