The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
€ 22,100
€ 28,400
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.81 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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 200 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
43 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
723 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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
