The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 27,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 CDI.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
44 mpg
city
52 mpg
57 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
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 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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
