The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 24,000
 VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 CDI is 9.3 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1780 mm
Width
1786 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1433 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
4292 mm
Length
4199 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.29 %
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
W176
Generation
1K
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 1.8 T
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
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

192 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

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15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
15.67 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
74 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
63 mpg
city
31 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
570 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L