The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
€ 21,600

€ 34,200

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT is 21.5 cm shorter, 3.7 cm narrower and 18.1 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
1621
1759
1946
1440
1796
1992
1759 mm
Width
1796 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1621 mm
Height
1440 mm
2578
4204
2729
4419
4204 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
86 kg
5.93 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
1KP
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CBZ*
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
117 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
13.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
13.12 kg/bhp
7.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 220
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
621 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
516 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L