The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 26,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 32,300
 Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.19 %
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
AU
Generation
W176
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DPC*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
552 mi
Mercedes A 220
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 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