The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 19,700
€ 26,000
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.72 %
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
109 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
20 mpg
city
52 mpg
36 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
412 mi
Range
818 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 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
