Mercedes A class 2018 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Hybrid | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Mercedes A class) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Volvo V40) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 8 HP more power than Volvo V40, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 62 litres | |
| 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: | 1.45 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 , while the height of Mercedes A class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 324 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1125 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes A class has 14 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. 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 Volvo V40 (by 375 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 31 200 | 11 600 | |
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