Volkswagen Golf 2020 vs Mercedes A class 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.0 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Mercedes A class is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 - 320 HP | 109 - 421 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 420 NM | 180 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 - 10.7 seconds | 3.9 - 10.9 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes A class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Golf. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 - 7.8 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 20 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 611 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1642 litres | 1210 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 241 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 432 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`986 kg | ~ 1`998 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`386 kg | ~ 1`424 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 600 kg | ~ 574 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 29 800 | |
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