The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
€ 17,500
€ 50,200
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘ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 New Beetle 1.4 is 9.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 45 AMG
59
67.8
74.7
55.8
70.1
79.6
67.8 in
Width
70.1 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
55.8 in
99
162.6
106.3
171.9
162.6 in
Length
171.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 45 AMG
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
657 lb
19.16 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9C
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
*BCA*
Engine Code
M 133.980
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
355 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 45 AMG
100 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.66 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
9.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
505 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
130.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
