The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 32,500

€ 33,400

€ 32,500
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 a little. The VW Golf GTI is 3.1 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 220
1482
1799
2027
1433
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1482 mm
Height
1433 mm
2626
4268
2699
4299
4268 mm
Length
4299 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 220
1386 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg

Weight Difference:
114 kg
7.6 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 220
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CHH*
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 bhp
181 bhp
Mercedes A 220
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
300 NM
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 220
154 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
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6.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.11 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI
45 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 220
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
493 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 GTI
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
484 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L