Honda Civic 2012 vs Mercedes A class 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.5 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: | 150 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 3.8 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes A klase 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes A klase 2012 1.5 engine | |||
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: | no data | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1157 litres | |
| 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`960 | |
| 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 (€): | 7400 | 8800 | |
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