The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 26,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 26,800
 Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 160
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
167.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 160
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.59 %
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 160
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DPC*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 160
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 160
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
609 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft