The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 21,900
€ 29,100
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.2 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
56.4 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.66 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CTH*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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 CDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
44 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
