The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 200 (18 - ..)
€ 19,500
€ 30,200
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.7 in
99.9
168.4
107.4
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.28 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CYV*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
161 hp
Mercedes A 200
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1620 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
112 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
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27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
18.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes A 200
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
579 mi
Range
460 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
460 mi
Mercedes A 200
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes A 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
