The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 35,900
€ 37,000
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 Performance is 5.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.7 in
103.4
168
107.4
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.89 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*DLB*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
154 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
493 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
