The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 26,100
 Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) Mercedes A 160
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 22 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1440
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
1796
1992
1786 mm
Width
1796 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1480 mm
Height
1440 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
2729
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.96 %
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 160
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1375 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
180 NM
Mercedes A 160

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

▶ REPLAY
12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
12.5 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 160
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L