2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class vs 2019 Volkswagen Jetta

2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class

2019 Volkswagen Jetta

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2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class

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Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Manual S	30	40	$17,802	$18,545
Automatic S	30	40	$18,571	$19,345
Automatic SE	30	40	$21,269	$22,155
Automatic R-Line	30	40	$22,075	$22,995
Automatic SEL	30	40	$23,437	$24,415
Automatic SEL Premium	30	40	$25,867	$26,945

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Invoice Price

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$17,802

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

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$18,545

Monthly Payment Estimate

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$309 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Mercedes takes a second aim at an entry-level sedan with the A-Class, and this time hits closer to the mark.

The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is a mild-mannered, well-equipped compact sedan.

TCC Likes

Roomy interior for the size
Value pricing
Lots of safety tech

Docile personality
High-tech options
Good safety gear

TCC Dislikes

Front-drive Mercedes still seems wrong
Safety adds significantly to cost
Just one model and powertrain

Docile personality
Breaks little new ground
Conservative, almost to a fault

Fuel Economy

City

30 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

38.5

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

Length, Overall (in)

185.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

105.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.8

Track Width, Front (in)

60.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.1

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2888

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

540

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.4 L/85

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

147 @ 5000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.11

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.39

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.36

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.12

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.63

Summary

Vehicle Name

Volkswagen Jetta

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.1

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