Volkswagen Jetta 2009 vs Mercedes C class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite less power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Jetta consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Jetta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2009 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Jetta is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 475 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 10.9 meters | 10.84 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.06 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`930 kg | 1`985 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`404 kg | 1`425 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 526 kg | 560 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4600 | |
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