The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 35,500
 Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
167.5 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
564 lb
17.23 %
Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CYV*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
175 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
40 mpg
city
49 mpg
55 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft