The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 21,700

€ 26,100

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 4.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
Honda Civic 1.8
Mercedes A 160
57.9
69.7
77.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
69.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.7 in
102.2
169.3
107.4
174
169.3 in
Length
174 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Mercedes A 160
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.08 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
Mercedes A 160
FK..
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 160
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Mercedes A 160
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
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21.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.12 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
41 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
536 mi
Range
486 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
536 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
104.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
109.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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