The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 17,200
€ 26,100
€ 17,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 16.4 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 5.1 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
1491
1799
2027
1440
1796
1992
1799 mm
Width
1796 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1491 mm
Height
1440 mm
2620
4255
2729
4419
4255 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
1205 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
145 kg
10.74 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CYV*
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 160
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1375 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
180 NM
Mercedes A 160
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
14.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
14.35 kg/bhp
12.5 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 160
48 mpg
city
38 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
634 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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