The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 27,000
€ 20,100
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 CDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
44 mpg
71 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
