The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 26,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
56.4 in
100
168.7
106.3
169.3
168.7 in
Length
169.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CZD*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 160
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
108 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
