Mercedes A class 2001 vs Honda Jazz 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 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: | 75 HP | 83 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Honda Jazz is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 8 HP less power than Honda Jazz, but torque is 41 NM more than Honda Jazz. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 650 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: | 3.61 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.52 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 23 cm shorter than the Honda Jazz, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1740 litres | 1323 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.6 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`540 kg | 1`470 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`080 kg | 980 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 460 kg | 490 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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