The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 22,700

€ 39,200

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel is 21.5 cm shorter, 3.7 cm narrower and 18.1 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 220 d
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg

Weight Difference:
161 kg
10.22 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 220 d
1KP
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CHG*
Engine Code
OM 654.920

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1950 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
400 NM
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 220 d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
14.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
14.58 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
29 mpg
61 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
36 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
241 mi
Range
689 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
144.5 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L