The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 160 d Sedan (19 - ..)
€ 22,900

€ 29,300

€ 22,900
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 1.9 TDI DPF is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d Sedan.
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
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 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.39 %

General
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
1K5/1KM
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
BKC
Engine Code
OM 608.915

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Performance
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
117 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
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30.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.78 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
30.11 lb/hp
33.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
45 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
657 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
657 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Environmental Impact
107 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 1.9 TDI DPF
107 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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