Hyundai Getz 2005 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Hyundai Getz engine produces 2 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Getz reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Getz consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Getz could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Getz consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Colt gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | Used also on Smart ForFour | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Getz engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Getz is 6 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Colt, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Getz is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 254 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
977 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Getz has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai Getz has 34 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. The Mitsubishi Colt may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Getz is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Colt, which means Hyundai Getz can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Getz has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3000 | |
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