The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.57 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft