Volkswagen Beetle 2016 vs Mercedes A class 2015

 
Volkswagen Beetle
2016 - 2018
Mercedes A class
2015 - 2018
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.6 Petrol

Performance

Power: 150 HP102 HP
Torque: 250 NM400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.8 seconds10.4 seconds
Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive.
Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 48 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.55.4
Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1000 km in combined cycle920 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway1080 km on highway
Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Ground clearance: 136 mm (5.4 inches)93 mm (3.7 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Beetle can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Beetle version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions.

Dimensions

Length: 4.29 m4.30 m
Width: 1.82 m1.78 m
Height: 1.49 m1.43 m
Volkswagen Beetle and Mercedes A class are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 310 litres341 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
905 litres1157 litres
Mercedes A class has more luggage space.
Volkswagen Beetle has 31 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 252 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8101`935
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

high
Mercedes A class has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): no data15 000
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Beetle has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher ground clearance
Mercedes A klase has
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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