Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 vs Mercedes CLA 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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 | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 31 HP less power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes CLA. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
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 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| 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 | 4.64 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: | 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`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 17 400 | |
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