Mercedes A class 2008 vs Volkswagen Fox 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 55 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 106 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 18 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Fox, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Volkswagen Fox. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Fox is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Fox, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 30 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 Fox. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.54 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Fox, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | 1016 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 175 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Fox. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 979 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Fox has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1800 | |
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