The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 19,500
€ 34,000
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200 d
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.2 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
56.4 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
169.3
168.4 in
Length
169.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200 d
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
547 lb
16.06 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200 d
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CYV*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200 d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
33 mpg
city
43 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
579 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 200 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
