The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 32,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
 Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 32,000
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 TSI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
71.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168.7 in
Length
169.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
3283 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.31 %
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CUL*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 160
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
840 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