The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 22,200
![VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/VW_Golf_3T_AU-12.png)
€ 33,400
![Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_A_W176-15.webp)
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 4.4 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 5.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
1491
1799
2027
1433
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1491 mm
Height
1433 mm
2620
4255
2699
4299
4255 mm
Length
4299 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
1299 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg
![VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/VW_Golf_3T_AU-12.png)
Weight Difference:
201 kg
13.4 %
![Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_A_W176-15.png)
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DBK*
Engine Code
M 270.920
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4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 bhp
181 bhp
Mercedes A 220
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
300 NM
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
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VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/Mercedes_A_W176-15.png)
Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
12.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.03 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
71 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 220
61 mpg
city
34 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
777 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
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1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L