The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 26,100
 Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) Mercedes A 160
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 21.5 cm shorter, 3.7 cm narrower and 18.1 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1440
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
1796
1992
1759 mm
Width
1796 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1621 mm
Height
1440 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
2729
4419
4204 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
88 kg
6.12 %
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160
1KP
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CAX*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 160
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1375 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
180 NM
Mercedes A 160

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
12.5 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 160
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
552 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L