The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 160 CDI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTE
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
169 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTE
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
12.77 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTE
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTE
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
52 mpg
city
No data
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
1657 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft