The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 33,600

€ 39,200

€ 33,600
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 GTD is 5.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
Mercedes A 220 d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.43 %

General
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 220 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*DJG*
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 220 d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 220 d
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
690 mi
Range
689 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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 GTD
92.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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