The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
€ 24,200
€ 34,200
€ 24,200
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 BMT is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.7 in
99.9
168.4
107.4
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.94 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CZD*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
17.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 220
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
645 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 BMT
100.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
