The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 26,100
€ 33,000
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
58.3 in
107.4
174
103.4
168
174 in
Length
168 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf GTI Performance
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.68 %
General
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
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
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
108 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf GTI Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
27.56 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 160
43 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
486 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes A 160
486 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
104.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
