The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 29,600
€ 35,500
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 220 d
57.8
70.3
80.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.8 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
165.9
106.3
169.3
165.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 220 d
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.8 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 220 d
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CCZ*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
175 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 220 d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
24 mpg
city
49 mpg
40 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
462 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 GTI
140.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
