Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 or Suzuki Ignis I (FH)?

1997–2004 vs 2000–2003 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: A-Klasa W168 3,640 mm, Ignis I (FH) 3,615 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: A-Klasa W168 390 l, Ignis I (FH) 220 l.
Lowest consumption: A-Klasa W168 4.5 l/100 km, Ignis I (FH) 5.9 l/100 km.
Power: A-Klasa W168 44–103 kW, Ignis I (FH) 61 kW.
Standard equipment: A-Klasa W168 16 items (Classic), Ignis I (FH) 16 items (GL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1681997–2004 · 12 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, PiccadillySpecifications →Listings →

Suzuki Ignis I (FH)2000–2003 · 2 engines · GL, GLXSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1681997–2004no listings	Suzuki Ignis I (FH)2000–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,606 mm–3,640 mm	Length3,615 mm
Width	Width1,719 mm	Width1,595 mm
Height	Height1,587 mm	Height1,540 mm–1,550 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,423 mm	Wheelbase2,360 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance165 mm–175 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume390 l	Trunk volume220 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,035 kg–1,160 kg	Curb weight890 kg–950 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank54 l	Fuel tank41 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2004	Production years2000–2003
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines2
Power	Power44–103 kW (60–140 hp)	Power61 kW (83 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.1	Displacement (l)1.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · A 170 CDI	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 1.3
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · A 210 Evolution	Best 0–100 km/h11.5 s · 1.3
Top speed	Top speed203 km/h	Top speed165 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · GL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · Classic	Items in the base trim16 · GL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Piccadilly	Items in the top trim23 · GLX
Equipment · Comfort4 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 or Suzuki Ignis I (FH)?

Length: Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 3,640 mm, Suzuki Ignis I (FH) 3,615 mm (a 25 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,423 vs 2,360 mm. Boot: 390 vs 220 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 or Suzuki Ignis I (FH)?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 uses 4.5 l/100 km (A 170 CDI); the most frugal Suzuki Ignis I (FH) 5.9 l/100 km (1.3).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 or Suzuki Ignis I (FH)?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 makes 103 kW (140 hp) (A 210 Evolution); the strongest Suzuki Ignis I (FH) 61 kW (83 hp) (1.3).

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