The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 25,800
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 18,400
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘ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 Mercedes A 160 is 10 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
1786
2048
1780 mm
Width
1786 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1433 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
2699
4299
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
2578
4199
4299 mm
Length
4199 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
141 kg
10.29 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
101 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
180 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
180 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
13.56 kg/bhp
14.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes A 160
52 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
551 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L