The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)

€ 20,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,800
 Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.1 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1808 mm
Width
1780 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1486 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
2699
4299
4278 mm
Length
4299 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
1342 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1935 kg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
28 kg
2.04 %
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)

General

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

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CYV*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
101 bhp
Mercedes A 160
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
180 NM
Mercedes A 160

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

▶ REPLAY
12.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.9 kg/bhp
13.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
52 mpg
Mercedes A 160
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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