Hyundai Getz 2003 vs Mercedes A class 2004
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
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: | 82 HP | 109 HP | |
Torque: | 184 NM | 250 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Getz engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 66 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Getz reaches 100 km/h speed 7.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.2 | |
The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Getz consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Getz could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
900 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 390'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes A class engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Matrix | Used also on Mercedes B klase | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.81 m | 3.84 m | |
Width: | 1.66 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.49 m | 1.59 m | |
Hyundai Getz is smaller. Hyundai Getz is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Getz is 10 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 254 litres | 435 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
977 litres | 1370 litres | |
Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Hyundai Getz has 181 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 393 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Hyundai Getz is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Hyundai Getz can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`830 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | above average | high | |
Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Getz has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 1000 | 2400 | |
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