The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 28,900
€ 33,400
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
56.4 in
100
168.7
106.3
169.3
168.7 in
Length
169.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
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)
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 270
*CZD*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 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
