Mercedes A class 2018 vs Honda Civic 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 182 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 19 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 10 NM more than Honda Civic. Despite less power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 46 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 7 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
370 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 600 | 18 800 | |
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