Volkswagen Golf 2013 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 26 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 120 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. 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: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Mercedes C class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 7000 | |
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