The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
€ 20,100
€ 34,200
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 14.1 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 4.6 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
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 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
1359 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
91 kg
6.28 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CTH*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.6 kg/bhp
7.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 220
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
518 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 220
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
391 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
