The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 28,700
€ 23,400
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 21.5 cm longer, 3.7 cm wider and 18.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1440
1796
1992
1621
1759
1946
1796 mm
Width
1759 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1440 mm
Height
1621 mm
2729
4419
2578
4204
4419 mm
Length
4204 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.45 %
General
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
W177
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
94 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
240 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
172 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
15.16 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
71 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
city
48 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
668 mi
Range
712 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
668 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
82.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
118 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
