The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 34,200
 Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19) Mercedes A 220
€ 20,800
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 2.0 TDI is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
107.4
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.51 %
Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CBD*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
118 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 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.1 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
17.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 220
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft