The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan (19 - ..) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (07 - 08)
€ 29,300
€ 25,100
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes A 160 d Sedan is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
56.9
70.7
78.4
57.4
70.1
78.9
70.7 in
Width
70.1 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.4 in
107.4
179.1
101.4
179.3
179.1 in
Length
179.3 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3212 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.15 %
General
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
V177
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*BMY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
94 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
33.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
33.78 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
59 mpg
33 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
42 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
668 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
668 mi
482 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
82.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
