The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 39,200
 Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
107.4
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
754 lb
21.71 %
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*DKR*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
689 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 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