Mercedes A class 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 |
1995 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 85 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The Volkswagen Golf may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`870 | |
| 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 (€): | 3800 | 3600 | |
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