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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 11.9 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): | 8.7 | 7.7 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda HR-V consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 880 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1700 litres | |
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | no data | |
| 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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