The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 23,400
€ 29,500
€ 23,400
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 1.6 TDI is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.44 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
1KP
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.3 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
35.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
40 mpg
city
56 mpg
56 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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
