The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 27,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 160 CDI is 3.4 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1780 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1433 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
2620
4258
4292 mm
Length
4258 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.94 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
W176
Generation
AU
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 Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

192 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
15.67 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
74 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
63 mpg
city
46 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
634 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L