The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 39,200
 Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 22,100
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 1.6 TDI is 14.1 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 4.6 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1440
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
1796
1992
1808 mm
Width
1796 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1486 mm
Height
1440 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
2729
4419
4278 mm
Length
4419 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2070 kg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
214 kg
13.59 %
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1950 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
400 NM
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
111 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
61 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
51 mpg
city
50 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
689 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L