Hyundai Accent 2006 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 112 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 146 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Accent engine produces 2 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 4 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Accent reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.8 | |
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The Hyundai Accent is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Accent consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Hyundai Accent over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Accent might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.05 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Hyundai Accent is smaller. Hyundai Accent is 37 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 437 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Hyundai Accent has 167 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Accent is 0.1 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2800 | |
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