2000 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2000 Mercedes-Benz A and 2000 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2000 Mercedes-Benz A and 2000 Volkswagen Golf are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz A. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 10 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (155 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz A. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz A. 2000 Mercedes-Benz A has automatic transmission and 2000 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2000 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercedes-Benz A will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Mercedes-Benz A | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
Model | A | Golf |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.3 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |