Volkswagen Golf 2007 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 65 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 840 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) | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1495 litres | 1500 litres | |
| 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 Mercedes C class (by 5 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`990 kg | 2`205 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`361 kg | 1`590 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 629 kg | 615 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4000 | |
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