Mercedes A class 2004 vs Volkswagen Golf 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 14 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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`695 | 1`850 | |
| 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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