Honda Civic 2012 vs Mercedes A class 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 18 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 25 NM less than Mercedes A class. Despite the higher power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Honda Civic consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda FR-V | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes A class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic and Mercedes A class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 477 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1157 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Honda Civic has 136 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.08 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.08 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 12 400 | |
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