The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

€ 22,200
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 29,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 6.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 180 CDI
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
169
162.6 in
Length
169 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.32 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 180 CDI
9C
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*AWU*
Engine Code
OM 651.901
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 180 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
18 mpg
city
52 mpg
34 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
818 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
78.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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