Mercedes A class 1997 vs Hyundai Atos 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 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: | 82 HP | 55 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 82 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 27 HP more power than Hyundai Atos, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Hyundai Atos. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Atos is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Atos, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Atos. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 640 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 280'000 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: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| 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 Mercedes A class 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: | 3.58 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.50 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.58 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 8 cm longer than the Hyundai Atos, 22 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 263 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1064 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 87 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Atos. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 636 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 9.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1.2 metres more than that of the Hyundai Atos, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mercedes A class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Hyundai Atos, so Mercedes A class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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