Mercedes A class 1997 vs Volkswagen Polo 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 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 | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 22 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.9 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 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 380'000 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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Vento | |
| 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 | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 14 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 975 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 105 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 725 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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