The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 28,700
 Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.49 %
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CPT*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
33.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
89 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft