Mercedes A class 2018 vs Volvo V40 2016
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes A class is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo V40 can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Mercedes A class is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 - 421 HP | 120 - 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 - 500 NM | 220 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.9 - 10.9 seconds | 6.3 - 10.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.4 - 5.9 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 8 cm longer than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1210 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Mercedes A class has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 290 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`998 | ~ 1`978 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 600 | 12 600 | |
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