The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 34,900

€ 28,200

€ 34,900
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 GTI Performance OPF is 2.4 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1482
1799
2027
1433
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1482 mm
Height
1433 mm
2626
4268
2699
4292
4268 mm
Length
4292 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 160 CDI
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DLB*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
370 NM
220 NM
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 160 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
▶ REPLAY
5.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5.89 kg/bhp
16.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
42 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
31 mpg
city
61 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
457 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L