The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 22,100
€ 51,500
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.8
70.1
79.6
71.2 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
55.8 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
171.9
168.4 in
Length
171.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.48 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
376 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
9.12 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
43 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
727 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
