The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

€ 28,200
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 31,600
 VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 160 CDI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTD
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTD
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.37 %
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTD
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTD
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
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
51 mpg
city
46 mpg
65 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft