The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 24,700

€ 36,100

€ 24,700
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 16.1 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 5.2 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
1492
1799
2027
1440
1796
1992
1799 mm
Width
1796 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1492 mm
Height
1440 mm
2620
4258
2729
4419
4258 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
1294 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg

Weight Difference:
211 kg
14.02 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*DPC*
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
134 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
8.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.74 kg/bhp
8.05 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 220
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
621 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
496 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L