The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 24,100
€ 26,100
€ 24,100
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 6.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.7 in
103.1
167.6
107.4
174
167.6 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*DPB*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 160
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
647 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
