The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 26,800
 Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 21,900
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 2.0 TDI is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168.4 in
Length
169.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CFF*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 160
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 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