The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 28,500

€ 56,200

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI is 16.7 cm shorter, 4.2 cm narrower and 7.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1486
1808
2021
1407
1850
1992
1808 mm
Width
1850 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1486 mm
Height
1407 mm
2537
4278
2729
4445
4278 mm
Length
4445 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1620 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
181 kg
11.17 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*CPL*
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 4745 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
480 NM
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
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6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.23 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.95 kg/bhp
4.23 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
450 mi
Range
382 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
382 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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).
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L