The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 28,500
 Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
106.3
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.96 %
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CTH*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
739 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft