Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 126 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
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Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
55 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Ground clearance:
93 mm (3.7 inches)
128 mm (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.
Mercedes A class is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
341 litres
343 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1157 litres
1233 litres
Mercedes A class has 2 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 76 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.
Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better
