The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 27,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 16.3 cm shorter, 5.9 cm narrower and 6.5 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1498
1721
1897
1433
1780
2022
1721 mm
Width
1780 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1498 mm
Height
1433 mm
2515
4129
2699
4292
4129 mm
Length
4292 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
29 kg
2.08 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
9C
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*BSW*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
42 mpg
city
63 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
818 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
