The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 21,400
€ 29,500
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.3 in
Width
70.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.8 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
169.3
165.5 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
3084 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.81 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
109 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
▶ REPLAY
36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.3 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
35.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
32 mpg
city
56 mpg
45 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
