The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 36,100
 Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 220
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100

ⓘ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 14.1 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 4.6 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1440
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
1796
1992
1808 mm
Width
1796 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1486 mm
Height
1440 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
2729
4419
4278 mm
Length
4419 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 kg
8.77 %
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CTH*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
8.05 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 220
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 220
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L