Suzuki Wagon R+ 2001 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 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: | 76 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Wagon R+ reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 54 litres | |
| 570 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Suzuki Wagon R+ engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Jimny | 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: | 1.62 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, 10 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: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`465 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
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