The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 19,500
€ 39,200
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 14.1 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 4.6 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
1486
1808
2021
1440
1796
1992
1808 mm
Width
1796 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1486 mm
Height
1440 mm
2537
4278
2729
4419
4278 mm
Length
4419 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg
Weight Difference:
278 kg
17.65 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CYV*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1950 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
400 NM
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
61 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
579 mi
Range
689 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 220 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 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
