The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,700
€ 19,500
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 180 is 0.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
169
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.02 %
General
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.63 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 180
46 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 180
609 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180
96.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
