The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 22,100
€ 27,400
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 160 d.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
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 160 d
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
43 mpg
city
55 mpg
53 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
