The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
€ 22,100
€ 27,500
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 14.1 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 4.6 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
1486
1808
2021
1440
1796
1992
1808 mm
Width
1796 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1486 mm
Height
1440 mm
2537
4278
2729
4419
4278 mm
Length
4419 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg
Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.81 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes A 180
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1460 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 180
51 mpg
city
38 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
727 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
486 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 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
