Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Golf VII (3-door) 1.4 TSI ACT (140 Hp) DSG & Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155) 1.8 (90 Hp) & Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) DSG & Volkswagen Jetta II (19E) 2.0 i 16V (134 Hp) & Opel Insignia Hatchback (facelift 2013) 2.0 (250 Hp) AWD Turbo Ecotec Start/Stop & Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Automatic & Peugeot 308 CC I (facelift 2011) 1.6 THP (155 Hp)

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Brand:	Mercedes-Benz	Volkswagen	Volkswagen	Volkswagen	Volkswagen	Opel	Volkswagen	Peugeot
Model:	SL	Golf	Golf	Golf	Jetta	Insignia	Golf	308
Generation:	SL (R230)	Golf VII (3-door)	Golf I Cabrio (155)	Golf VI Cabriolet	Jetta II (19E)	Insignia Hatchback (facelift 2013)	Golf IV (1J1)	308 CC I (facelift 2011)
Engine / modification:	SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic	1.4 TSI ACT (140 Hp) DSG	1.8 (90 Hp)	2.0 TDI (140 Hp) DSG	2.0 i 16V (134 Hp)	2.0 (250 Hp) AWD Turbo Ecotec Start/Stop	2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Automatic	1.6 THP (155 Hp)
Production start:	2003 year	2012 year	1983 year	2011 year	1987 year	2013 year	1999 year	2011 year
Production end:	2006 year	2014 year	1992 year	2015 year	1991 year		2003 year
Coupe type:	Roadster	Hatchback	Cabriolet	Cabriolet	Sedan	Hatchback	Hatchback	Coupe - Cabriolet
Num. of Doors:	2	3		2	4	5	3/5	2
Num. of seats:	2	5		4	5	5	5	4
Fuel consumption / economy - urban:				6.1 l/100 km	11.3 l/100 km	10.6 l/100 km	13.7 l/100 km	10 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban:				4.5 l/100 km	7.1 l/100 km	6.3 l/100 km	7.2 l/100 km	5.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined:				5.1 l/100 km	9.1 l/100 km	7.8 l/100 km	9.6 l/100 km	7.2 l/100 km
Fuel Type:	Petrol (Gasoline)	Petrol (Gasoline)	Petrol (Gasoline)	Diesel	Petrol (Gasoline)	Petrol (Gasoline)	Petrol (Gasoline)	Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient:	0.29-0.34
Fuel tank volume:	80 l	50 l		55 l	55 l	70 l	55 l	60 l
Emission standard:	Euro 4	Euro 5		Euro 5		EURO V		EURO V
CO2 emissions:				134 g/km		184 g/km
Power:	500 hp	140 hp	90 hp	140 hp	134 hp	250 hp	170 hp	155 hp
Max power in:	5000 rpm.	4500-6000 rpm.		4200 rpm.	5800 rpm.	5300 rpm.	6200 rpm.	6000 rpm.
Maximum speed:	250 , Electronically limited km/h	212 km/h		205 km/h	196 km/h	250 km/h	220 km/h	215 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h:	4.7 sec	8.4 sec		9.9 sec	9.3 sec	7.5 sec	8.9 sec	9.6 sec
Torque:	800 Nm @ 1800-3600 rpm.	250 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm.		320 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm.	180 Nm @ 4400 rpm.	400 Nm/2500-4000 rpm.	220 Nm @ 3300 rpm.	240 Nm/1400 rpm.
Model Engine:	M 275.951	CPTA	EX	CFHC			AGZ
Engine position:	Front, longitudinal			Front, transverse	Front, transverse	Front, transverse	Front, transverse	Front, transverse
Engine displacement:	5513 cm3	1395 cm3		1968 cm3	1984 cm3	1998 cm3	2324 cm3	1598 cm3
Engine oil capacity:	8 l	4 l	4 l	4.3 l			3.9 l
Coolant:	9.4 l		6.3 l				5 l
Fuel System:		Direct injection		Diesel Commonrail	Multi-point injection	Direct injection	Multi-point injection	Direct injection
Aspiration / Turbine:				Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler)		Turbocharging		Turbocharging
Position of cylinders:		Inline		Inline	Inline	Inline	V engine	Inline
Valvetrain:	SOHC	DOHC					DOHC
Number of cylinders:	12	4		4	4	4	5	4
Number of valves per cylinder:	3	4		4	4	4	4	4
Compression ratio:	9	10			10.8		10.8
Piston Stroke:	87 mm	80 mm			92.8 mm	86 mm	90.2 mm
Cylinder Bore:	82 mm	74.5 mm			82.5 mm	86 mm	81 mm
Wheel Drive:	Rear wheel drive	Front wheel drive		Front wheel drive	Front wheel drive	All wheel drive (4x4)	Front wheel drive	Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission):	5	7 DSG		6 DSG	-		5
Number of Gears (manual transmission):					5	6		6
Length:	4535 mm	4255 mm		4246 mm	4385 mm	4842 mm	4149 mm	4440 mm
Width:	1827 mm	1799 mm		1782 mm	1675 mm	1856 mm	1735 mm	1872 mm
Width including mirrors:	2050 mm	2027 mm				2084 mm
Height:	1298 mm	1452 mm		1423 mm	1415 mm	1498 mm	1444 mm	1426 mm
Wheelbase:	2560 mm	2637 mm		2578 mm	2475 mm	2737 mm	2511 mm	2605 mm
Front track:	1559 mm	1549 mm		1535 mm	1425 mm	1587 mm	1513 mm
Rear (Back) track:	1537 mm	1520 mm		1508 mm	1420 mm	1590 mm	1494 mm
Ride height(clearance):		142 mm
Approach angle:		12.4 °
Departure angle:		17.5 °
Ramp angle:		9.6 °
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk):	235 l	380 l		250 l	660 l	530 l	330 l	226 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk):	317 l	1270 l				1470 l	1184 l	403 l
Front suspension:					Spring-loaded rack		Wishbone	Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension:					Spring-loaded rack		Helical spring	Torsion
Max weight:	2300 kg	1800 kg		1980 kg	1495 kg		1770 kg	1940 kg
Front brakes:	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs		Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs		Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes:	Ventilated discs	Disc			Disc		Disc	Disc
Kerb Weight:	1950 kg	1215 kg		1545 kg	1035 kg		1249 kg	1515 kg
ABS:				yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Steering type:	Steering rack and pinion			Steering rack and pinion	Steering rack and pinion	Steering rack and pinion	Steering rack and pinion	Steering rack and pinion
Power steering:	Hydraulic Steering	Electric Steering			Hydraulic Steering		Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load:	75 kg	75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):	11 m	10.9 m		10.9 m		11.4 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%):		1500 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes:		640 kg
Permitted towbar download:		80 kg
Tire size:	Front wheel tires: 255/40 R 18 95 Y	205/55 R16		205/55 R16	185/70 R14		205/55 R16 W	225/45 R 17; 225/40 R 18
Wheel rims size:	Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 H 2	6.5J x 16		6.5J x 16	R14		R16