Mercedes A class 1997 vs Seat Arosa 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 82 HP | 50 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 86 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 17.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 32 HP more power than Seat Arosa, whereas torque is 44 NM more than Seat Arosa. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Seat Arosa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Arosa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Arosa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Volkswagen Lupo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.58 m | 3.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 4 cm longer than the Seat Arosa, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 790 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 220 litres more trunk space than the Seat Arosa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 910 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Seat Arosa, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Seat Arosa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Seat Arosa, so Seat Arosa quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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