The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 23,900
€ 32,300
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.3 in
Width
70.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.8 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
169
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.59 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CAX*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
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26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
526 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
552 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
