The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 23,300

€ 28,200

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 OPF is 3.4 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1492
1799
2027
1433
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1492 mm
Height
1433 mm
2620
4258
2699
4292
4258 mm
Length
4292 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
160 kg
11.23 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mercedes A 160 CDI
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DKR*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
200 NM
220 NM
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mercedes A 160 CDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
▶ REPLAY
11.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
11.19 kg/bhp
16.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
59 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
52 mpg
city
61 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
647 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L