Mercedes A class 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 45 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.1 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 36 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes A class is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | 1305 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 85 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The Volkswagen Golf 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 690 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`690 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2000 | |
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