Mercedes A class 2015 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 19 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mercedes A klase 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes A klase 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
| 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 | 291 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 50 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| 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): | 1`960 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 11 200 | |
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