The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
33 mpg
71 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft