The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 61,800
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 S AMG
€ 19,500
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 45 S AMG is 6.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
72.8 in
Width
71.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
175 in
Length
168.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
745 lb
20.67 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
416 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
369 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
8.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
8.67 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
28 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
33 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
377 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
377 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
159.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft