Volkswagen Golf 1998 vs Mercedes CLK 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 166 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 48 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 64 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 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 CLK) 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: | 4.08 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Golf is 49 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
448 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`620 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4200 | |
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