The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 28,200
€ 22,100
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.49 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.6 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
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
43 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
