The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 37,000
 Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 29,400
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 8.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 7.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
69.3 in
Width
70.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
63.8 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.25 %
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)

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
Drivetrain
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
*CFH*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft