Mercedes A class 2018 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 1 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.1 | |
| Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 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: | 410 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 195 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`965 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`380 kg | 1`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 585 kg | 500 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem more than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Mercedes A class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 10 000 | |
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