Mercedes A class 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 8 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): | 6.2 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 790 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 | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes A class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes A class is 32 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1995 litres | 1305 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Volkswagen Golf may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 690 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`690 kg | 1`750 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`225 kg | 1`142 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 465 kg | 608 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes A class, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3400 | |
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