The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)

€ 41,200
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 28,700
 Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 R is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160 d
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.7 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
167.8 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160 d
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.92 %
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*DJH*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d

Performance

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.43 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
33.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
24 mpg
city
50 mpg
36 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft