The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
€ 20,100

€ 36,400

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 250.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
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
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.7 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CTH*
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
518 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
536 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft