The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 24,500
€ 25,800
€ 24,500
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 a little. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
103.1
168
106.3
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.87 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CPW*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
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
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
555 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
555 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
106.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
