The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 31,600

€ 34,500

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 GTD is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 220 CDI
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.4
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
103.4
168
106.3
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.27 %

General
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 220 CDI
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DJG*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 220 CDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTD
56 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
46 mpg
city
49 mpg
64 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf GTD
739 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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