The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 33,400
€ 22,100
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 220 is 0.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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
169.3
99.9
168.4
169.3 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.25 %
General
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 220
181 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
18.27 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 220
37 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
544 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 220
544 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 220
121.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
