The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 220 d Sedan 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 24,900

€ 37,700

€ 24,900
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d Sedan.
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
57.4
70.1
78.9
56.9
70.7
78.4
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
101.4
179.3
107.4
179.1
179.3 in
Length
179.1 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.27 %

General
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
1K5/1KM
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
BKC
Engine Code
OM 654.920

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
Performance
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
116 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
▶ REPLAY
30.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.16 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
30.93 lb/hp
18.16 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
39 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
570 mi
Range
636 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
570 mi
636 mi
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
123.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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