The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 28,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is 2.1 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
1486
1808
2021
1433
1780
2022
1808 mm
Width
1780 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1486 mm
Height
1433 mm
2537
4278
2699
4299
4278 mm
Length
4299 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CFF*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes A 180
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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10.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.11 kg/bhp
11.63 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
54 mpg
Mercedes A 180
45 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
697 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
