Comparison Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 TD (60 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S203, facelift 2004) C 200 CDI (122 Hp) DPF Automatic & Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 (260 Hp)
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | Mercedes-Benz | Alfa Romeo |
| Model: | Golf | C-class | 159 |
| Generation: | Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) | C-class T-modell (S203, facelift 2004) | 159 Sportwagon |
| Engine / modification: | 1.6 TD (60 Hp) | C 200 CDI (122 Hp) DPF Automatic | 3.2 JTS V6 (260 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1989 year | 2005 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 1991 year | 2007 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 6.5 l/100 km | 16.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.6 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.34 | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 62 l | 69 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 262 g/km | ||
| Power: | 60 hp | 122 hp | 260 hp |
| Max power in: | 4500 rpm. | 4200 rpm. | 6300 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 151 km/h | 197 km/h | 248 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 16.9 sec | 12.4 sec | 7.2 sec |
| Torque: | 110 Nm @ 2400 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm. | 322 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | 1V | OM 646.962 | 939A000 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | ||
| Engine displacement: | 1588 cm3 | 2148 cm3 | 3195 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | 6.5 l | 5.4 l |
| Coolant: | 8.5 l | 10.3 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 23 | 18 | 11.25 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 88.3 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76.5 mm | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 3985-4040 mm | 4541 mm | 4660 mm |
| Width: | 1665 mm | 1728 mm | 1828 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | ||
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1465 mm | 1417-1422 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2475 mm | 2715 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1427 mm | 1505 mm | 1578 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1422 mm | 1476 mm | 1555 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | 1000 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1071 mm | 960 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 330 l | 470 l | 445 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1145 l | 1384 l | 1235 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent type McPherson | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Elastic beam | Independent multi-link | |
| Max weight: | 1465 kg | 2090 kg | 2140 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 960 kg | 1490 kg | 1590 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 80 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | 10.76 m | 11.1 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 850 kg | 1500 kg | 1800 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 480 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 155/65 R13 | 205/55 R 16 V | 225/50 R 17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5J x 13 | 7 J x 16 H 2 | 7.5 J x 17 |