The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 51,500
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
71.2 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
106.3
171.9
168.4 in
Length
171.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.6 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 45 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
*CTH*
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
376 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
9.12 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft