The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 17,500
€ 26,700
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 6.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 180
59
67.8
74.7
56.4
70.1
79.6
67.8 in
Width
70.1 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
56.4 in
99
162.6
106.3
169
162.6 in
Length
169 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 180
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.88 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 180
9C
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*BCA*
Engine Code
M 270.910
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 180
100 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
609 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
96.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
