The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 24,700
€ 37,000
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 21.5 cm shorter, 3.7 cm narrower and 18.1 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
1621
1759
1946
1440
1796
1992
1759 mm
Width
1796 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1621 mm
Height
1440 mm
2578
4204
2729
4419
4204 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
1506 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
14 kg
0.92 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
1KP
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CBD*
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1950 CC
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
250 NM
400 NM
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
13.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.13 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
13.94 kg/bhp
8.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
66 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
40 mpg
city
53 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
621 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
544 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L














