Mercedes A class 1997 vs Opel Astra 1998

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Mercedes A class
1997 - 2001
Opel Astra
1998 - 2004
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.4 - 1.91.2 - 2.2

Performance

Power: 60 - 125 HP65 - 147 HP
Torque: 130 - 180 NM110 - 280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.8 - 18.8 seconds8.8 - 17 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.5 - 8.24.6 - 9.3
Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, Mercedes A class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
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Dimensions

Length: 3.58 m4.11 m
Width: 1.72 m1.71 m
Height: 1.60 m1.42 m
Mercedes A class is 53 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 18 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 390 litres370 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1700 litres1180 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 20 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The Opel Astra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 520 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`527~ 1`661
Safety:
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 8001000
Rating in user reviews: 7.7/10 7.5/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes A klase has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Opel Astra has
  • fewer faults
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