Mercedes A class 2012 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 41 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.4 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes A klase 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes A klase 2012 1.5 engine Honda Civic 2012 2.2 engine: The Honda N22B diesel is generally considered a successful and durable engine. Its main weak points are connected with the fuel system, emissions components, cold-weather operation, and several intake and exhaust-related parts. One of the most frequent complaints concerns the injectors. Depending on the version, owners report problems with sensitive piezo injectors, while Bosch injectors themselves are usually ... More about Honda Civic 2012 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class and Honda Civic are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1157 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.08 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.08 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`960 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 7600 | |
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