Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse (2012 – 2015) vs Hyundai Veloster (2011 – 2018): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 211 hp against 204 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 8.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.6 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. The Hyundai Veloster is the lighter car, from 1,260 kg against 1,370 kg. At 4,293 mm, the Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse is 74 mm longer than the Hyundai Veloster.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
A-Klasse
2012 – 2015
|
Hyundai
Veloster
2011 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2015 | 2011 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 17 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 211 hp | 140 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 201 – 350 Nm | 167 – 264 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 13.8 s | 8.7 – 10.3 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 240 km/h | 200 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.6 – 6.6 L/100 km | 5.9 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,293 mm | 4,219 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,433 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,699 – 2,700 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,370 – 1,505 kg | 1,260 – 1,295 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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