Mercedes A class 1998 vs Honda Jazz 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.3 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 Jazz) 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 | 83 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.8 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Honda Jazz is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 23 HP less power than Honda Jazz, but torque is 41 NM more than Honda Jazz. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.8 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 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: | 390 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 1323 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. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`540 kg | 1`470 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`080 kg | 980 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 460 kg | 490 kg | |
| 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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