The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 56,200

€ 17,600

€ 56,200
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 considerably. The Mercedes A 45 AMG is 16.7 cm longer, 4.2 cm wider and 7.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1407
1850
1992
1486
1808
2021
1850 mm
Width
1808 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1407 mm
Height
1486 mm
2729
4445
2537
4278
4445 mm
Length
4278 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1620 kg
Kerb Weight
1274 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
346 kg
21.36 %

General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
*CYV*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
383 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
480 NM
at 4745 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
480 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
4.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
4.23 kg/bhp
12.25 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
382 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
480 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L