Honda Jazz 2004 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 83 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 119 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Honda Jazz engine produces 57 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 181 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Honda Jazz reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.5 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 0.4 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 Jazz could require 60 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 | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 830 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: | 3.84 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.59 m | |
| Honda Jazz and Mercedes A class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1323 litres | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Honda Jazz has 55 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 672 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Jazz is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Honda Jazz can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`470 | 1`780 | |
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| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Jazz has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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