The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 34,500
 Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 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 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 DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 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 DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 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
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.93 %
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 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
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
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
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 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
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
33 mpg
city
49 mpg
52 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft