Mercedes A class 2004 vs Volkswagen Polo 2005
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 | 1.2 - 1.9 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 - 193 HP | 55 - 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 - 300 NM | 108 - 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 15.3 seconds | 8.2 - 17.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 - 7.9 | 4.4 - 7.8 | |
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Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Polo. On average, Mercedes A class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 8 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 11 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 1030 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 165 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The Volkswagen Polo 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 340 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`809 | ~ 1`663 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2200 | |
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