The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 29,100
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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 2.0 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.98 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
29.09 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
52 mpg
city
23 mpg
71 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft