The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 21,900
€ 34,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 1.4 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1486
1808
2021
1433
1780
2022
1808 mm
Width
1780 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1486 mm
Height
1433 mm
2537
4278
2699
4292
4278 mm
Length
4292 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.54 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CTH*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.84 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
8.84 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
37 mpg
city
59 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
551 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
