The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
€ 19,700
€ 34,200
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 1.6 is 11.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 220
59
67.8
74.7
56.7
70.7
78.4
67.8 in
Width
70.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59 in
Height
56.7 in
99
162.6
107.4
174
162.6 in
Length
174 in
99 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 220
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.32 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 220
9C
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*BFS*
Engine Code
M 260.920
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 220
109 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.1 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
17.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 220
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
412 mi
Range
431 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
117.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
