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 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
169.3
103.1
167.6
169.3 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.5 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
620 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
35.3 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56 mpg
city
53 mpg
69 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
