The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 18,700
€ 28,200
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.6 is 6.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59
67.8
74.7
56.4
70.1
79.6
67.8 in
Width
70.1 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
56.4 in
99
162.6
106.3
169
162.6 in
Length
169 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160 CDI
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.38 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160 CDI
9C
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*BFS*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160 CDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.3 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
35.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
23 mpg
city
51 mpg
40 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
777 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
82.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
