The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 27,600
![VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/VW_Golf_AU-12.png)
€ 27,400
![Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_A_W176-15.webp)
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 BMT is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
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
167.5
106.3
169.3
167.5 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
![VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/VW_Golf_AU-12.png)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %
![Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_A_W176-15.png)
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DFG*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
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4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
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VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes A 160 d
▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.45 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
46 mpg
city
55 mpg
64 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
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36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft