The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 20,100
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 28,800
 Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
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 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
162.6 in
Length
169.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.38 %
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
9C
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
35 mpg
city
60 mpg
51 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
710 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
71.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft