The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 22,100
€ 39,200
€ 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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.7
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
99.9
168.4
107.4
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.59 %
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
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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).
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
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
