Mercedes A class 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 9.9 seconds | 9.5 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 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 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`695 | 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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