The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 30,300
€ 21,900
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 CDI is 0.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 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 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.92 %
General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
24.27 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
57 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
49 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
758 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
84.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
