Volkswagen Polo 2001 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 65 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 105 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.90 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.59 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
975 litres | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Polo has 190 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the Volkswagen Polo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 1020 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Volkswagen Polo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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