The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 18,900
€ 27,400
€ 18,900
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 1.2 TSI is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
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
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.61 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
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
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
33 mpg
city
55 mpg
48 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
108 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 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
