The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 28,700
€ 19,600
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 160 d is 8.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 7.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
56.7
70.7
78.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.7 in
Height
63.8 in
107.4
174
101.5
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.9 %
General
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
W177
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
33.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
33.43 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
59 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
65 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
668 mi
Range
589 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
668 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
82.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
