The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 30,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 2.1 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
1486
1808
2021
1433
1780
2022
1808 mm
Width
1780 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1486 mm
Height
1433 mm
2537
4278
2699
4299
4278 mm
Length
4299 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.65 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four petrol 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
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
13.19 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
76 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
76 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
37 mpg
city
67 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
551 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
