The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 23,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 33,400
 Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220
€ 23,000
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 2.0 TDI is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 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 DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.53 %
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch 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 270
*CBD*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
119 mph
Maximum Speed
142 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
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft