The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 20,800
€ 26,800
€ 20,800
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 considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.6 is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160
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
169.3
162.6 in
Length
169.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.18 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160
9C
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 270
*BFS*
Engine Code
M 270.910
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 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
118 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 160
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
432 mi
Range
609 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
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 New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
