The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,100
€ 23,800
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 160 is 5.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.5 in
107.4
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.74 %
General
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 160
108 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
27.56 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
486 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 160
486 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
111 kWh
Mercedes A 160
104.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
