Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 43 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
8.1
Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
54 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
680 km in combined cycle
670 km in combined cycle
830 km on highway
910 km on highway
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.
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
