The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,000
€ 23,800
€ 26,000
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 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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1433
1780
2022
1486
1808
2021
1780 mm
Width
1808 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1433 mm
Height
1486 mm
2699
4292
2537
4278
4292 mm
Length
4278 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.55 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
15.67 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
74 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
city
41 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
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 CDI
78.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
565 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
