The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 35,900
€ 36,700
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 2.4 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1482
1799
2027
1433
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1482 mm
Height
1433 mm
2626
4268
2699
4292
4268 mm
Length
4292 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.41 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DLB*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
61 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
493 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
