Honda Jazz 2002 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 83 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 119 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Honda Jazz is more dynamic to drive. Honda Jazz engine produces 1 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 61 NM less than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Honda Jazz reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.5 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 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Jazz consumes 0.7 litres more 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 | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 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`835 | |
| 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 | 2200 | |
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