Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1380 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Mercedes B klase 2014 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 B klase 2014 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.56 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1520 litres | 1547 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has 12 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The Mercedes B class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 27 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes B class, so Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 9800 | |
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