The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 Sedan (19 - ..)
€ 21,700

€ 28,700

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 Jetta 1.2 TSI is 3.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 Sedan.
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
58.3
70
79.5
56.9
70.7
78.4
70 in
Width
70.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
104.4
182.8
107.4
179.1
182.8 in
Length
179.1 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
2870 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.27 %

General
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
162
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CYV*
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
104 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Performance
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 Sedan
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27.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.37 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
27.6 lb/hp
22.37 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
600 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
600 mi
504 mi
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Environmental Impact
108 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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