Mercedes A class 2022 vs Volkswagen Golf 2020
| 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 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1060 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 9 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes A class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 611 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 216 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`060 kg | 2`060 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`495 kg | 1`445 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 565 kg | 615 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 16 000 | |
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