The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)

€ 21,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,000
 Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 BMT 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 BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 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 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
2802 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.88 %
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
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 BMT
104 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

▶ REPLAY
26.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.94 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
36 mpg
city
52 mpg
51 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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