The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 27,400
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,000
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000

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 BMT is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
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 BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.62 %
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CFF*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

 REPLAY
22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
40 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft