The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 27,300
€ 29,500
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
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 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.97 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
110 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
▶ REPLAY
31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.3 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.46 lb/hp
35.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
39 mpg
city
56 mpg
51 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
839 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
76.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
