The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 27,500
€ 32,300
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 220
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
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 220
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.05 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 220
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CPL*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 220
139 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
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16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
444 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
552 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
