Volkswagen Golf 2013 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 94 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 250 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.7 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 | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2011 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: | 4.56 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, if possible |
1620 litres | 1500 litres | |
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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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 120 litres). | |||
| 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: | 1`930 kg | 2`275 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`320 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 610 kg | 540 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6800 | |
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