Honda Jazz 2008 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Jazz) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes A class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Honda Jazz engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 123 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Honda Jazz reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Jazz consumes 0.1 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 Jazz could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Jazz consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 110 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 2110 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 2390 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 1890 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | Used also on Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Jazz 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: | 3.90 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.59 m | |
| Honda Jazz is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Jazz is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 428 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1396 litres | 1995 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Honda Jazz has 7 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the Honda Jazz uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 599 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`555 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Honda Jazz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Honda Jazz, so Honda Jazz quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3600 | |
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