The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 51,500
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 45 AMG is 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.8 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
106.3
171.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
171.9 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.47 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
376 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.12 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
42 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft