The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 28,600
 VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTD
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 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
57.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
169 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.65 %
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTD
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTD
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
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
71 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
670 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft