Mercedes A class 2002 vs Volkswagen Polo 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 76 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 8.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 480 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 700'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Polo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Polo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.61 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 29 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1740 litres | 1030 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 120 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The Volkswagen Polo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 710 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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