Honda Jazz 2002 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 83 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 119 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 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 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Honda Jazz is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Honda Jazz consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Honda Jazz consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 670 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: | 3.83 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.59 m | |
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Honda Jazz is smaller. Honda Jazz is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Jazz is 7 cm lower. | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 35 percent more cases than Honda Jazz, so Honda Jazz quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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