The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 23,300
€ 26,800
€ 23,300
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 1.6 TDI is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 160
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
