Mercedes A class 1998 vs Honda HR-V 1999
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 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 HR-V) 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: | 60 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Honda HR-V is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 45 HP less power than Honda HR-V, but torque is 25 NM more than Honda HR-V. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 8.9 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 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda HR-V, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 615 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda HR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 610 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: | 3.58 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.59 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 53 cm shorter than the Honda HR-V, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | no data | |
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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 Honda HR-V. The Honda HR-V may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.5 metres less than that of the Honda HR-V, which means Mercedes A class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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