The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 24,700
€ 26,000
€ 24,700
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 BMT is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.4
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
101.5
165.3
106.3
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
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
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
50 mpg
city
52 mpg
60 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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).
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 BMT
86.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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
