The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 27,400

€ 20,600

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 160 d is 10 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1433
1780
2022
1480
1786
2048
1780 mm
Width
1786 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1433 mm
Height
1480 mm
2699
4299
2578
4199
4299 mm
Length
4199 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.68 %

General
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CBZ*

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
240 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
240 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
15.67 kg/bhp
15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
76 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
66 mpg
city
39 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
839 mi
Range
589 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L