The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 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 0.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft