Mercedes A class 2001 vs Volkswagen Lupo 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 115 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Lupo, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Volkswagen Lupo. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 4.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Lupo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 34 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.78 m | 3.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 25 cm longer than the Volkswagen Lupo, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 860 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.9 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Lupo, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`430 | |
| 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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