The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 25,800
 Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 43,200
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 a little. The VW Golf R is 3.6 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1465 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4263
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
2699
4299
4263 mm
Length
4299 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1935 kg
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.97 %
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DJH*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
101 bhp
Mercedes A 160
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
180 NM
Mercedes A 160

Performance

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
13.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
52 mpg
Mercedes A 160
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L