The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 29,500
€ 26,100
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1433
1780
2022
1492
1799
2027
1780 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1433 mm
Height
1492 mm
2699
4299
2620
4258
4299 mm
Length
4258 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.51 %
General
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
W176
Generation
AU
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 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
240 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
240 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
189 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
16.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
16.01 kg/bhp
12.17 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
76 mpg
71 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
67 mpg
city
64 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
839 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
