The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 37,000
 Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 27,500
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 1.4 TSI is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 7.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
69.3 in
Width
70.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.37 %
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CTH*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft