The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 26,000

€ 28,500

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 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
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 2.0 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.06 %

General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CPL*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
52 mpg
city
23 mpg
71 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft