The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,200
 Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 23,900
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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.72 %
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
35.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft