The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 33,400
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
169.3
165.5 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 220
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.75 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CMX*
Engine Code
M 270.920
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 220
114 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
503 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
