The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 25,000
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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