The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
€ 18,700
€ 28,500
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 200 CDI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 200 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 200 CDI
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.61 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 200 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*BFS*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 200 CDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
40 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
739 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
739 mi
Mercedes A 200 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).
86.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
