Comparison Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz X-class X 220d (163 Hp) 4MATIC & Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 1.6 16V (105 Hp)
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Golf | X-class | Golf |
| Generation: | Golf III (1HX) | X-class | Golf IV (1J1) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) | X 220d (163 Hp) 4MATIC | 1.6 16V (105 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 2017 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 1997 year | 2020 year | 2003 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Pick-up | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 3/5 | 4 | 3/5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 6.5 l/100 km | 8.6 l/100 km | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.9 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km | 5.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.9 l/100 km | 7.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 73 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 2 | Euro 6 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 204 g/km | ||
| Power: | 90 hp | 163 hp | 105 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 3750 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 178 km/h | 170 km/h | 192 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.5 sec | 12.9 sec | 10 sec |
| Torque: | 202 Nm @ 1900 rpm. | 403 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm. | 148 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | 1Z | OM 699.3 | AZD, ATN, AUS, BCB |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1896 cm3 | 2298 cm3 | 1598 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l | 6.3 l | 3.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | 11.1 l | 6 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | Turbocharger / Intercooler | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 19.5 | 15.4 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm | 101.3 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79.5 mm | 85 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Length: | 4020 mm | 5340 mm | 4149 mm |
| Width: | 1695 mm | 1920 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height: | 1425 mm | 1819 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2475 mm | 3150 mm | 2511 mm |
| Front track: | 1464 mm | 1632 mm | 1513 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1428 mm | 1625 mm | 1494 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 202 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 330 l | 330 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 687 l | 1184 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1630 kg | 3250 kg | 1750 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1195 kg | 2238 kg | 1100 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 175/70 R13 | 255/65 R17; 255/60 R18 | 175/80 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | R13 | R17; R18 | R14 |