The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)

€ 28,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,900
 Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 BMT is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
71.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168.7 in
Length
169.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CZD*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft