Hyundai Accent 2003 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 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: | 84 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 117 NM | 106 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.9 seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
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Hyundai Accent is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Accent engine produces 14 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Hyundai Accent reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.1 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Accent consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Getz | Used also on Ford KA | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
| Hyundai Accent is 34 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Accent is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 284 litres | |
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Hyundai Accent has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Accent has 91 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Accent is 0.1 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Accent has serious deffects in 175 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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