The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 19,500
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 26,000
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 a little. The Mercedes A 160 CDI is 1.4 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 5.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1780 mm
Width
1808 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1433 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4292 mm
Length
4278 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1700 kg
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
98 kg
7.03 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

192 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
15.67 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
74 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
63 mpg
city
39 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
565 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L