The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 21,600
€ 26,100
€ 21,600
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 16.4 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 5.1 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
1491
1799
2027
1440
1796
1992
1799 mm
Width
1796 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1491 mm
Height
1440 mm
2620
4255
2729
4419
4255 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
1211 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
139 kg
10.3 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*DKR*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 160
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1375 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
200 NM
180 NM
Mercedes A 160
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
10.72 kg/bhp
12.5 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
63 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 160
51 mpg
city
38 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
690 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
