The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 37,700
 Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700

ⓘ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 TDI is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
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 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
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 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.4 %
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
175 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
40 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 TDI
98.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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