The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,400
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 28,400
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 slightly. The Mercedes A 180 d is 2.1 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 5.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1780 mm
Width
1808 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1433 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
2699
4299
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4299 mm
Length
4278 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1770 kg
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.58 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 180 d
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 d
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 d
108 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
260 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d
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

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

62 mph 62
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 d
12.92 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
76 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
66 mpg
city
37 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 d
76.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d
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