The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 26,000
€ 26,300
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 CDI is 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.4 in
Height
64.8 in
106.3
169
101.5
166.2
169 in
Length
166.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.94 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.4 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
26.4 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
510 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
510 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
127 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
