The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 28,800
 Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168.4 in
Length
169.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
31 mpg
city
60 mpg
44 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
71.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft