The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)

€ 19,500
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 28,400
 Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 2.1 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
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 d (15 - 18)
2699
4299
4278 mm
Length
4299 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
98 kg
7.03 %
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 d
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CYV*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
76 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
76 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
39 mpg
city
66 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
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