Volkswagen Golf 2012 vs Mercedes SLK 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 26 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes SLK. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.4 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Golf) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes SLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.30 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 335 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 25 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 19 600 | |
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