The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 26,800
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.1 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
169.3 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.77 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
W176
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160
46 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
839 mi
Mercedes A 160
609 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
96.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft