The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 20,800
€ 61,800
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The VW New Beetle 1.6 is 12.4 inches shorter, 5.1 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
59
67.8
74.7
55.6
72.8
78.4
67.8 in
Width
72.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59 in
Height
55.6 in
99
162.6
107.4
175
162.6 in
Length
175 in
99 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
719 lb
19.95 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
9C
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*BFS*
Engine Code
M 139.980
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
416 hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
109 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
8.67 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
432 mi
Range
377 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
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).
159.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
