The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 34,200
 Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19) Mercedes A 220
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

ⓘ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 GTE is 5.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 220
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
107.4
174
168.1 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 220
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.3 %
Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 220
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 220
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*DGE*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220

Performance

VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 220
135 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.1 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
17.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 220
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTE
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft