Honda Jazz 2004 vs Mercedes A class 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 83 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 119 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Honda Jazz engine produces 12 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Honda Jazz reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda Jazz is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Jazz consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Honda Jazz over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Jazz consumes 1.2 litres less 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 | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 1370 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 47 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. | |||
| 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`470 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
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