The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 27,500
 Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) Mercedes A 180
€ 27,500
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 TSI is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
70.7
78.4
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
107.4
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.18 %
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CPL*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180
139 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft