The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 56,200
€ 20,100
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Mercedes A 45 AMG is 12.4 inches longer, 5.1 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
55.4
72.8
78.4
59
67.8
74.7
72.8 in
Width
67.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.4 in
Height
59 in
107.4
175
99
162.6
175 in
Length
162.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
560 lb
15.68 %
General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
W177
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
354 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.32 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
28 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
33 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
382 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
