The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 39,400

€ 37,000

€ 39,400
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 slightly. The VW Golf GTI TCR OPF is 5.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mercedes A 220 d
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.7 in
103.4
168
107.4
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mercedes A 220 d
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.25 %

General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mercedes A 220 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*DNU*
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mercedes A 220 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
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10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
464 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
127 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft