The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 28,000

€ 26,700

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 TSI.
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.5
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
107.4
174
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 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.74 %

General
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
W177
Generation
16
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
*CPL*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes A 180
44 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
40 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
468 mi
Mercedes A 180
495 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180
102.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft