The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,800
€ 19,500
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
169.3
99.9
168.4
169.3 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.02 %
General
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
30.45 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 160
46 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 160
609 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160
96.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
