The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)

€ 44,400
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 39,200
 Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200

ⓘ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 R is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 220 d
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.7 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
107.4
174
167.8 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 220 d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.44 %
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 220 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
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
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 220 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
689 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft