Mercedes A class 2022 vs Volkswagen Golf 2021
| 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 | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 14 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Despite less power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes A class is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 611 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1642 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`130 kg | 2`140 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`580 kg | 1`630 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 510 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 16 000 | |
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