The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 19,700
€ 26,100
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 11.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160
59
67.8
74.7
56.7
70.7
78.4
67.8 in
Width
70.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59 in
Height
56.7 in
99
162.6
107.4
174
162.6 in
Length
174 in
99 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.59 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160
9C
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*BFS*
Engine Code
M 282.914
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 160
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160
109 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
412 mi
Range
486 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
