The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 27,700
€ 17,600
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 200 is 0.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
169
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.02 %
General
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200
154 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
19.61 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 200
43 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 200
565 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 200
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
