Mercedes A class 2008 vs Volkswagen Fox 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 39 HP more power than Volkswagen Fox, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Volkswagen Fox. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.0 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 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Fox. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 110 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 2110 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 2390 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 1890 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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, if possible |
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: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`770 kg | 1`570 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`345 kg | 1`085 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 485 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Volkswagen Fox. Therefore, Volkswagen Fox is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 | 1600 | |
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