The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

€ 21,500
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 56,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 21,500
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 significantly. The VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is 12.4 inches shorter, 5.1 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 45 AMG
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
67.8 in
Width
72.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59 in
Height
55.4 in
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
162.6 in
Length
175 in
99 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 45 AMG
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
608 lb
17.02 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9C
Generation
W177
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
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*AWU*
Engine Code
M 139.980
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
383 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 45 AMG
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
9.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
382 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
382 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft