The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 23,400
€ 36,100
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
165.3
107.4
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.57 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
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Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 220
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
570 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
