Volkswagen Jetta 2009 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 31 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 4.55 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, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 475 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Jetta has 52 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: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 6000 | |
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