The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)

€ 26,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 25,800
 Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 TSI is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 160
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (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 TSI (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (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 TSI
Mercedes A 160
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.33 %
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 160
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CPL*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 160
142 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
40 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 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