The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 34,200
 Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19) Mercedes A 220
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
107.4
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.45 %
Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CLH*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
119 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.1 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
17.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 220
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft