Honda Civic 2019 vs Mercedes A class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 11 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes A class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.6 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Honda Civic can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Honda Civic version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 728 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1308 litres | 370 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 29 200 | |
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