The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 25,800
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160
64.8
69.9
76.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.9 in
Width
70.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
64.8 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
166.2
106.3
169.3
166.2 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.67 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CAX*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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26.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.4 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
575 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
510 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
127 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).
102.4 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
127 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
