The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 28,700
 Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 22,100
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 1.6 TDI is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.8 %
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
33.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft