The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 160 CDI is 3.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.51 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
40 mpg
71 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
712 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft