Mercedes A class 2004 vs Honda Jazz 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes A class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Jazz) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 83 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 57 HP more power than Honda Jazz, whereas torque is 181 NM more than Honda Jazz. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda Jazz 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 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 670 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: | 3.84 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 1 cm longer than the Honda Jazz, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | 1323 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 55 litres more trunk space than the Honda Jazz. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 672 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1.2 metres more than that of the Honda Jazz, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Honda Jazz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Honda Jazz, so Honda Jazz quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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