The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 61,800
 Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 S AMG
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 6.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
71.9 in
Width
72.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.6 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
168.8 in
Length
175 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
600 lb
16.65 %
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*CZD*
Engine Code
M 139.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
416 hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 S AMG

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
126 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
8.67 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
377 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft