Nissan Tiida 2007 vs Hyundai Accent 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 146 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Nissan Tiida engine produces 14 HP more power than Hyundai Accent, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Hyundai Accent. Despite the higher power, Nissan Tiida reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Accent is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Tiida consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Accent, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Tiida could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Tiida consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Accent. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Accent gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Cube | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai Accent 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: | 4.30 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.47 m | |
| Nissan Tiida is 2 cm longer than the Hyundai Accent, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Tiida is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 272 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
467 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Accent has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Tiida has 118 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Accent. This could mean that the Nissan Tiida uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Tiida is 0.3 metres more than that of the Hyundai Accent. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2000 | |
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