The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,700
€ 22,100
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 d is 5.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.5 in
107.4
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.81 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 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 d
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
59 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
668 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
668 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
