The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 28,700
 Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 26,000
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 is 22 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1440
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
1796
1992
1786 mm
Width
1796 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1480 mm
Height
1440 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
2729
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.49 %
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CTH*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
94 bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
240 NM
Mercedes A 160 d

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

172 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

▶ REPLAY
8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8.61 kg/bhp
15.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
38 mpg
city
60 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
668 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L