The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,000
 Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.5 %
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CFF*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
57 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft