Volkswagen Lupo 1998 vs Mercedes A class 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 50 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 86 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.7 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Lupo engine produces 32 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 44 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Lupo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Lupo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Lupo consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Lupo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Lupo consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 34 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Arosa | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.53 m | 3.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.60 m | |
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Volkswagen Lupo is smaller. Volkswagen Lupo is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Lupo is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Volkswagen Lupo has 220 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 870 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Lupo is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Volkswagen Lupo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`340 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Lupo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes A class, so Volkswagen Lupo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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