The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 25,800
€ 18,400
€ 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 3.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
169.3
101.5
165.3
169.3 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
10.3 %
General
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
W176
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
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
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
