The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 21,900
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6
€ 36,700
 Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 220 CDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.48 %
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CMX*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 220 CDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mercedes A 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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