The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 34,500
 Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 23,400
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
167.5 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.48 %
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CPT*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.29 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
41 mpg
city
49 mpg
56 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
89 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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