Volkswagen Beetle 2016 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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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): | 5.5 | 5.4 | |
| 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 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1080 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 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle and Mercedes A class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | 1157 litres | |
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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 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`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 data | 18 600 | |
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