The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 27,300
€ 26,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 160
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 OPF ACT
Mercedes A 160
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 160
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DPB*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 160
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 160
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 160
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
