The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 25,800
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.87 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
W176
Generation
AU
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
555 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
555 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
106.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft