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, if possible |
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: | 1`780 kg | 1`470 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`365 kg | 980 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 415 kg | 490 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem less than Honda Jazz. Therefore, Honda Jazz is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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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