The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 28,000
Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 is 5.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 180
44 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes A 180
495 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180
102.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft