The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
€ 29,700
€ 28,700
€ 29,700
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is 5.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 160 d
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.4 in
Width
70.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.7 in
103.1
168.7
107.4
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 160 d
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.15 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 160 d
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 160 d
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*DFY*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 160 d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
33.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
675 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
