The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 26,400

€ 26,800

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 3.1 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
1482
1799
2027
1433
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1482 mm
Height
1433 mm
2620
4268
2699
4299
4268 mm
Length
4299 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
1336 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg

Weight Difference:
59 kg
4.23 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CPW*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
101 bhp
Mercedes A 160
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
180 NM
Mercedes A 160
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
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12.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.37 kg/bhp
13.81 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
53 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 160
43 mpg
city
42 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
586 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
534 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L