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 8.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 7.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 220 d
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.7
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
101.5
165.5
107.4
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 220 d
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
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
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
30 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 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