The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 17,500
€ 28,200
€ 17,500
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 1.2 TSI is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.4
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
101.5
165.3
106.3
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.75 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CBZ*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
35.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
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 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 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
