Volkswagen Lupo 1998 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| 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: | 60 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Lupo engine produces 35 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Lupo reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.7 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Lupo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Lupo consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Lupo consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 34 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Lupo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on 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. Volkswagen Lupo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Lupo 1998 1.7 engine: The engine is not very powerful or dynamic, but it is robust. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.53 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.59 m | |
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Volkswagen Lupo is smaller. Volkswagen Lupo is 25 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Lupo is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
860 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Lupo is 0.9 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`430 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above 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 (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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