Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs Mercedes A class 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 78 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 43 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 19 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 370 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 31 200 | |
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