The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 24,400

€ 29,500

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.64 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CAX*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
35.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
31 mpg
city
56 mpg
47 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft