The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11)
€ 28,200

€ 16,800

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.4.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Honda Civic 1.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
57.5 in
106.3
169
103.1
167.5
169 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Honda Civic 1.4
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.78 %

General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Honda Civic 1.4
W176
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Honda Civic 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
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35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.99 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
27.99 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
526 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft