The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 35,900
€ 33,400
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 Performance is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220
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
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.65 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DLB*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220
154 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
493 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
