Mercedes A class 1997 vs Honda Jazz 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 83 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 19 HP more power than Honda Jazz, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Honda Jazz. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda Jazz is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.58 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.52 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 25 cm shorter than the Honda Jazz, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 1323 litres | |
| Mercedes A class has 30 litres less trunk space than the Honda Jazz. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 377 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 Honda Jazz, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`500 kg | 1`470 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`135 kg | 980 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 365 kg | 490 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 procentiem less than Honda Jazz. Therefore, Honda Jazz is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Honda Jazz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Honda Jazz, so Honda Jazz quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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