The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 39,200
 Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
107.4
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.82 %
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CTH*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
689 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft