Mercedes A class 2020 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, but Mercedes A class torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1280 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Golf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Golf 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mercedes A class is smaller. Mercedes A class is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes A class is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 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 210 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| 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`980 kg | 1`970 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`405 kg | 1`363 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 607 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 10 000 | |
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