The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 26,000
€ 29,800
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 7.1 cm longer, 0.4 cm wider and 21.2 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1433
1780
2022
1645
1776
1946
1780 mm
Width
1776 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1433 mm
Height
1645 mm
2699
4292
2578
4221
4292 mm
Length
4221 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1488 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.25 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
158 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
240 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
15.67 kg/bhp
9.42 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
74 mpg
42 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
63 mpg
city
33 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
503 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
