Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs Mercedes CLA 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volkswagen Scirocco is 38 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLA, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1006 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage space. Volkswagen Scirocco has 178 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 14 000 | |
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