Honda HR-V 1999 vs Mercedes A class 1997
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Honda HR-V engine produces 3 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes A class. Despite the higher power, Honda HR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda HR-V consumes 1.4 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 HR-V could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda HR-V consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 3.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.60 m | |
| Honda HR-V is 53 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Honda HR-V is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda HR-V has 65 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the Honda HR-V uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda HR-V is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Honda HR-V can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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