Suzuki Wagon R+ 2002 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 53 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 76 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 29 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 54 NM less than Mercedes A class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.1 | |
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The Suzuki Wagon R+ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Suzuki Wagon R+ over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Ignis | 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. Suzuki Wagon R+ might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes A class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.58 m | |
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Suzuki Wagon R+ is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Wagon R+ is 11 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Wagon R+ is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Wagon R+ is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Suzuki Wagon R+ can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`415 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
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