Seat Arosa 2001 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 50 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 86 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.7 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
|
Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Seat Arosa engine produces 52 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 64 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Seat Arosa reaches 100 km/h speed 6.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
|
The Seat Arosa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Arosa consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Seat Arosa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Arosa consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 710 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: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Volkswagen Lupo | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.55 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.59 m | |
|
Seat Arosa is smaller. Seat Arosa is 23 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Arosa is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Arosa is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Seat Arosa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`360 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Arosa has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Seat Arosa has
|
Mercedes A klase has
| |