The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,800
 Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 24,700
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 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.19 %
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 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
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft