The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 23,000

€ 26,000

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Mercedes A 160 CDI
57.9
69.7
77.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.7 in
Width
70.1 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
56.4 in
102.2
169.3
106.3
169
169.3 in
Length
169 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Mercedes A 160 CDI
FK..
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Mercedes A 160 CDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
▶ REPLAY
26.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
26.91 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
city
52 mpg
71 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
863 mi
Range
818 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
78.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft