The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 35,500
 Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 Performance is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 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 Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 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 Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.59 %
Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CHH*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
175 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
154 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
29 mpg
city
49 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 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