The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 23,400
€ 26,000
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 3.7 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 5.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1491
1799
2027
1433
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1491 mm
Height
1433 mm
2620
4255
2699
4292
4255 mm
Length
4292 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
9.32 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160 CDI
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DBK*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
220 NM
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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11.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
11.71 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
83 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
72 mpg
city
63 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
914 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
