The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (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 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
167.5 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.89 %
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DBK*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
121 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 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
51 mpg
city
55 mpg
65 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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