The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 26,000
€ 25,600
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 160 CDI is 8.8 cm longer, 2.1 cm wider and 18.8 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1433
1780
2022
1621
1759
1946
1780 mm
Width
1759 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1433 mm
Height
1621 mm
2699
4292
2578
4204
4292 mm
Length
4204 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
72 kg
4.91 %
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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
250 NM
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 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
15.67 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
74 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
city
49 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
697 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
