The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 32,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 29,600
 Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 180
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59.1 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
100 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
3283 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.98 %
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CUL*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.54 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
22.54 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
514 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
840 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft