The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,700
 Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 BMT is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 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 BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
167.6 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.79 %
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
AU
Generation
W176
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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
*CZC*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.76 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
38 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
609 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft