The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 21,400
€ 37,000
€ 21,400
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 21.5 cm shorter, 3.7 cm narrower and 18.1 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
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
Mercedes A 220 d
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
121 kg
7.96 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
1KP
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CBZ*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1950 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
400 NM
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
109 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.13 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
8.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
66 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
579 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
581 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
