The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
€ 23,800
€ 27,500
€ 23,800
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 2.0 TDI is 14.1 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 4.6 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg
Weight Difference:
67 kg
4.73 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 282
*CFF*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes A 180
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1460 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 180
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
633 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
111 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 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
