Mercedes A class 2001 vs Volkswagen Lupo 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Lupo is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 23 HP less power than Volkswagen Lupo, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Volkswagen Lupo. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 34 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 610 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 450 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.61 m | 3.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Lupo, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 830 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Lupo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes A class, so Volkswagen Lupo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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