The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 28,200
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 9.3 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
1780
2022
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1780 mm
Width
1786 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1433 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4292 mm
Length
4199 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
88 kg
6.18 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 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 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 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

196 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
16.01 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
71 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
61 mpg
city
50 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L