Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Mercedes A class 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 4 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mercedes A klase 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes A klase 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 5 cm higher. | |||
| 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`750 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 8800 | |
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