The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
€ 20,100
€ 29,700
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.7 in
99.9
168.4
107.4
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.81 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
16
Generation
W177
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 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
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
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
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 d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
44 mpg
city
50 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
759 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
