The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 21,400
€ 26,000
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 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
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1621
1759
1946
1433
1780
2022
1759 mm
Width
1780 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1621 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4204
2699
4292
4204 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.29 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
220 NM
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
▶ REPLAY
16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
39 mpg
city
63 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
579 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
581 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
