The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 26,100
€ 25,300
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 160 is 6.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
58.7 in
107.4
174
103.1
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.59 %
General
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
W177
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 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
108 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
27.56 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes A 160
43 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
486 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 160
486 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160
104.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
