The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 28,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
 Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
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
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 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
*DFG*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.48 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 160
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft