BMW Z4 2003 vs Hyundai Coupe 2004
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 170 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 27 HP more power than Hyundai Coupe, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Hyundai Coupe. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Coupe is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Coupe, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Coupe gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Coupe) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW Z4) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Coupe might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW Z4 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: | 4.09 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.33 m | |
| BMW Z4 is 31 cm shorter than the Hyundai Coupe, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 420 litres | |
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Hyundai Coupe has more luggage space. BMW Z4 has 120 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Hyundai Coupe, which means BMW Z4 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`550 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 3200 | |
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