Mercedes A class 2001 vs Volkswagen Lupo 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Lupo is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 23 HP less power than Volkswagen Lupo, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 4.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Lupo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 34 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.78 m | 3.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.62 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 25 cm longer than the Volkswagen Lupo, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 130 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Lupo, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Lupo 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 Lupo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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