Mercedes A class 1998 vs Volkswagen Polo 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.7 seconds | 15.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 4 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 36 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 700'000 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 Volkswagen Polo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Polo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.58 m | 3.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 16 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 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 145 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 | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo 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 Polo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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