Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 vs Mercedes CLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 125 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 3 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Scirocco is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Scirocco could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Scirocco might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 1.4 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 37 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLA, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 312 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 158 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 14 400 | |
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