Volkswagen Polo 1995 vs Mercedes A class 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 60 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 22 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 320'000 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: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Vento | 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: | 3.72 m | 3.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.60 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo is 14 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
975 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Polo has 105 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 725 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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