The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 35,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.4
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
99.9
168.4
106.3
169.3
168.4 in
Length
169.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.54 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
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
7-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 651
*CTH*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
175 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
777 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).
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 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 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
