The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 39,200
€ 17,600
€ 39,200
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 slightly. The Mercedes A 220 d is 5.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 1.2 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 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
664 lb
19.12 %
General
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
187 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
18.57 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
51 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
689 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
689 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 220 d
94.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
