The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
€ 22,100
€ 25,900
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
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
169.3
168.4 in
Length
169.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.66 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
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
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
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
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
