Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 90 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf Plus engine produces 19 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf Plus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf Plus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 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: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 Mercedes B class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | Used also on Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf Plus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf Plus is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf Plus is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf Plus has 149 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf Plus is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Volkswagen Golf Plus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes B class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 3400 | |
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