Mercedes A class 1997 vs Volkswagen Polo 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 45 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 76 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 21.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 37 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 54 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 6.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.58 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 14 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 975 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 105 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The Volkswagen Polo 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 725 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`375 | |
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| Quality: | Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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