The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 44,100
€ 25,800
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf R is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160
57.7
70.8
79.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
56.4 in
103.4
167.8
106.3
169.3
167.8 in
Length
169.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.98 %
General
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DJH*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
40 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
