Toyota Auris 2015 vs Mercedes A class 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Auris engine produces 19 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Auris consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Toyota Auris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Auris consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1470 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1610 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Auris 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: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, Toyota iQ | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2015 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Auris 2015 1.4 engine Mercedes A klase 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes A klase 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Auris is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Auris is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1157 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Auris has 19 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The Mercedes A class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Auris is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Toyota Auris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Auris has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 8800 | |
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