The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 32,400
€ 28,200
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 GTD is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 160 CDI
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
103.4
168
106.3
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 160 CDI
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DJG*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 160 CDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.3 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
35.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTD
53 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
45 mpg
city
51 mpg
59 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf GTD
706 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTD
90.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
