The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 23,800
€ 27,000
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is 1.4 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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
4292
4278 mm
Length
4292 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.55 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CFF*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
41 mpg
city
63 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
