The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 27,500
€ 21,500
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 Mercedes A 180 is 11.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.7
70.7
78.4
59
67.8
74.7
70.7 in
Width
67.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.7 in
Height
59 in
107.4
174
99
162.6
174 in
Length
162.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.44 %
General
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
W177
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
52 mpg
highway
37 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
486 mi
Range
422 mi
Mercedes A 180
486 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
