The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 27,600
€ 27,400
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 TSI ACT BMT is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
103.1
167.6
106.3
169.3
167.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.59 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 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 607
*DPC*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
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
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
39 mpg
city
55 mpg
56 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
