The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 25,800
 Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 23,500
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
167.5 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
10 %
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DKR*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft