Mercedes A class 2012 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 41 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.4 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class and Honda Civic are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.08 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.08 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 8800 | |
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