The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 21,600
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 28,200
 Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 21,600
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT is 8.8 cm shorter, 2.1 cm narrower and 18.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
1780
2022
1759 mm
Width
1780 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1621 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
2699
4292
4204 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
61 kg
4.28 %
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CBZ*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
220 NM
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

196 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

▶ REPLAY
13.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
13.12 kg/bhp
16.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
42 mpg
city
61 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
516 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L