Hyundai Getz 2002 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 146 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai Getz is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Getz engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Hyundai Getz reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Getz is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Getz consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Hyundai Getz over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Getz consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Getz might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Hyundai Getz is smaller, but higher. Hyundai Getz is 34 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Getz is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 254 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
977 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Getz is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Hyundai Getz can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`530 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Hyundai Getz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Hyundai Getz, so Hyundai Getz quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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