Mercedes A class 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 31 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 50 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): | 4.3 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | 1270 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes A class has 39 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Mercedes A class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 113 litres). | |||
| 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 (kg): | 2`010 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes A class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 8200 | |
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