Mercedes A class 2004 vs Volkswagen Polo 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Despite the higher power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 8 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 11 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 1030 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 165 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 340 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo, 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 (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2200 | |
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