The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 29,600
€ 19,700
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 180 is 11.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.01 %
General
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 1.6
W177
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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22.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.54 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes A 180
45 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
57 mpg
highway
36 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
514 mi
Range
412 mi
Mercedes A 180
514 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
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
Mercedes A 180
98.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
