The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 34,200
€ 21,900
€ 34,200
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 slightly. The Mercedes A 220 is 5.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.5 in
107.4
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.32 %
General
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 220
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 220
187 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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17.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
17.1 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes A 220
38 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
431 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes A 220
431 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 220
117.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
