The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 25,800
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 160 is 0.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.1 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
169.3 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.24 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
W176
Generation
CD
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

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
608 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
87.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft