Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 25 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later.
Mercedes A class is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
341 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1157 litres
1270 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes A class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 113 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Gross weight:
1`960 kg
1`800 kg
Net weight:
1`320 kg
1`226 kg
Load capacity:
640 kg
574 kg
Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Mercedes A class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better
