Volkswagen Golf 2020 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.5 | |
| Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1690 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 C class) 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 611 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`060 kg | 2`340 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`445 kg | 1`765 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 615 kg | 575 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 16 200 | |
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