Mercedes A class 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 2004
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 109 HP | 140 HP | |
Torque: | 250 NM | 320 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 31 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 70 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): | 5.4 | 5.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
1220 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
840 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | 1305 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`770 | 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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