Hyundai Accent 2006 vs Ford Fiesta 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 141 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai Accent is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Accent engine produces 12 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 16 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Hyundai Accent reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Accent consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Accent could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Accent consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max | |
| 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 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: | 4.28 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Accent is 4 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Accent is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 455 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage space. Hyundai Accent has 65 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 5200 | |
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