Comparison Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 230.6 (120 Hp) & Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model: | /8 | Golf |
| Generation: | /8 (W114, facelift 1973) | Golf I (5-door) |
| Engine / modification: | 230.6 (120 Hp) | 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1973 year | 1977 year |
| Production end: | 1976 year | 1983 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 65 l | 40 l |
| Power: | 120 hp | 70 hp |
| Max power in: | 5400 rpm. | 5600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h | 153 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 13.3 sec | |
| Torque: | 178 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 110 Nm @ 2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 180 V 23 / 180.954 | FH, FD |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2292 cm3 | 1457 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 4.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 8.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 72.8 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81.75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | |
| Length: | 4680 mm | 3723 mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2750 mm | 2400 mm |
| Front track: | 1448 mm | 1389 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm | 1356 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 125 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 368 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1102 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 1875 kg | 1300 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1355 kg | 850 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1000 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 400 kg | |
| Tire size: | 175/70 R13 | |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14 | 5J x 13 |