The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 32,500
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 33,400
 Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220
€ 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 1.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 220
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 220
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.59 %
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 220
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTI
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CHH*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
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

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

▶ REPLAY
13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft