Mercedes A class 2019 vs Volkswagen Golf 2018
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 6 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.2 | |
| Mercedes A class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 126 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes A class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1620 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 185 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`080 kg | 2`120 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`495 kg | 1`525 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 585 kg | 595 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 10 000 | |
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