The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 19,500
€ 25,800
€ 19,500
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 is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.2 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
56.4 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
169.3
168.4 in
Length
169.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.33 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CYV*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
