The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 26,100
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) Mercedes A 160
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.06 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
27.56 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes A 160
43 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
486 mi
Range
684 mi
Mercedes A 160
486 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160
104.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft