The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 21,800
€ 28,200
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 9.3 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 4.7 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1480
1786
2048
1433
1780
2022
1786 mm
Width
1780 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1480 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4199
2699
4292
4199 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1341 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.89 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CBD*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
220 NM
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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12.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.42 kg/bhp
16.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
47 mpg
city
61 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
759 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
