The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 25,800
€ 26,000
€ 25,800
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 1.4 TSI is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CAX*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
29 mpg
city
52 mpg
44 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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).
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 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
