The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 23,800
€ 32,300
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 BMT is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.33 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
116 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
795 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
552 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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
