Mercedes A class 2004 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003

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Mercedes A class
2004 - 2008
Volkswagen Golf
2003 - 2006
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes A class is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.5 - 2.01.4 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 82 - 193 HP75 - 250 HP
Torque: 140 - 300 NM126 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 - 15.3 seconds6.2 - 16.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.9 - 7.95.0 - 10.7
Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Mercedes A class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 3.84 m4.21 m
Width: 1.76 m1.76 m
Height: 1.59 m1.48 m
Mercedes A class is 37 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes A class is 11 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 435 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1370 litres1305 litres
Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 85 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The Volkswagen Golf may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 65 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`809~ 1`861
Safety:
Quality:
above average

high
Average price (€): 24001800
Pros and Cons: Mercedes A klase has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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