The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,000
€ 23,800
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
58 kg
3.93 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
250 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
13.66 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
city
41 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
111 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
525 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
