The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,500
 Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 4.4 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 5.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1491 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
2699
4299
4255 mm
Length
4299 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
1249 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
176 kg
12.35 %
Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CXS*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
240 NM
Mercedes A 160 d

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

189 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

▶ REPLAY
10.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
10.41 kg/bhp
16.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
76 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56 mpg
76 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
46 mpg
city
67 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L