Volkswagen Polo 1999 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 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: | 64 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.8 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 31 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 56 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 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 Polo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | 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 Polo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.74 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.59 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
975 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.6 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`400 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo 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 Polo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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