The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 31,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
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 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
154 hp
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
112 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 200
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 200
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
