The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 25,800
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.2 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DGT*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.35 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
51 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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
