The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 29,700
 Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 14.1 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 4.6 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
1808
2021
1440
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
1796
1992
1808 mm
Width
1796 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1486 mm
Height
1440 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
2537
4278
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
2729
4419
4278 mm
Length
4419 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1935 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.42 %
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CPL*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

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7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
27 mpg
city
60 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L