The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,000
€ 21,900
€ 27,000
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 a little. The Mercedes A 180 CDI is 1.4 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 5.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1433
1780
2022
1486
1808
2021
1780 mm
Width
1808 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1433 mm
Height
1486 mm
2699
4292
2537
4278
4292 mm
Length
4278 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.58 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
260 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
12.92 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
63 mpg
city
37 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
565 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
