Volkswagen Jetta 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 126 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 250 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Jetta could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 740 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Jetta) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Jetta is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 480 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Jetta has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.12 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`195 | |
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| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 26 000 | |
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