The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 37,800
VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 32,300
 Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 GTI Clubsport is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 220
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 220
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 220
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CJX*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
261 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220

Performance

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 220
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

▶ REPLAY
11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
11.78 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
34 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
450 mi
552 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
130.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft