The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 Sedan (19 - ..)
€ 25,600

€ 28,700

€ 25,600
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Jetta 2.0 FSI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 Sedan.
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
57.4
70.1
78.9
56.9
70.7
78.4
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
101.4
179.3
107.4
179.1
179.3 in
Length
179.1 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.03 %

General
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
1K5/1KM
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
BLR
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
148 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 Sedan
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21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.37 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
21.11 lb/hp
22.37 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
28 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
407 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
407 mi
504 mi
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 2.0 FSI
159.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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