The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 23,800

€ 26,000

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 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 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CFF*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
51 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 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