The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
€ 19,500
€ 28,700
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.7 in
99.9
168.4
107.4
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.98 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CYV*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
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27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
33.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
45 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
579 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
