Mercedes A class 2008 vs Chevrolet Aveo 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 11 HP more power than Chevrolet Aveo, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Chevrolet Aveo. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Aveo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Aveo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 105 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 Chevrolet Aveo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes A class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.50 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 4 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Aveo, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 215 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Aveo. The Chevrolet Aveo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Aveo, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`455 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2800 | |
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