The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 29,700
 Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 20,100
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 1.4 TSI is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.96 %
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CTH*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
27 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
125 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft