The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 19,500
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 25,000
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 1.4 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1808 mm
Width
1780 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1486 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
2699
4292
4278 mm
Length
4292 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1925 kg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
63 kg
4.63 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CYV*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
11.33 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
54 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L