The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 24,500
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 6.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180
9C
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*BSW*
Engine Code
M 270.910
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
565 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
111 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).
104.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
