Mercedes A class 2015 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 211 HP | 310 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 99 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | no data | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Volkswagen Golf 2017: It has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. Under normal driving conditions, the torque split is 100% front to 0% rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Ground clearance: | 93 mm (3.7 inches) | 128 mm (5 inches) | |
Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.30 m | 4.26 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
Mercedes A class is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 6 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 343 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | 1233 litres | |
Mercedes A class has 2 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 76 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`990 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | high | above average | |
Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 18 600 | 13 200 | |
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