The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 25,800
 Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 160
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (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 OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (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 OPF ACT
Mercedes A 160
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.46 %
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DPB*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 160
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

▶ REPLAY
22.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.3 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft