The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 28,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 36,700
 Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 1.4 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
1780
2022
1808 mm
Width
1780 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1486 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
2699
4292
4278 mm
Length
4292 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2060 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
106 kg
6.86 %
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CPL*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.95 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
61 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L