The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 23,800
€ 36,100
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
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 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.85 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CFF*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
121 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 220
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
633 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
111 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
