The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 28,400
 Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 200 CDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
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 200 CDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.99 %
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CTH*
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
723 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft