The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 25,800
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 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
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.3 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.46 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
22.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft