Volkswagen Jetta 1986 vs Mercedes E class 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 60 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 78 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Jetta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E 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 E 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: | 4.32 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is smaller. Volkswagen Jetta is 42 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Volkswagen Jetta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2800 | |
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