The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
€ 19,500
€ 29,700
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 14.1 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 4.6 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
1486
1808
2021
1440
1796
1992
1808 mm
Width
1796 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1486 mm
Height
1440 mm
2537
4278
2729
4419
4278 mm
Length
4419 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
148 kg
10.24 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
16
Generation
W177
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 608
*CYV*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
114 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
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
39 mpg
city
60 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
579 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
668 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
