The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 160 d Sedan (19 - ..)
€ 24,800
€ 29,300
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Jetta 1.4 TSI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d Sedan.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
57.4
70.1
78.9
56.9
70.7
78.4
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
101.4
179.3
107.4
179.1
179.3 in
Length
179.1 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
3137 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.17 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
1K5/1KM
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*BLG*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
168 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
138 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
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18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.78 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.67 lb/hp
33.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
24 mpg
city
50 mpg
39 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
468 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
468 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
