The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 28,200
€ 26,000
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
169
101.5
165.3
169 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.49 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
570 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
