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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 146 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Accent engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 3 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Accent reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.4 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Accent consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 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 Ford C-Max, Ford Fusion | |
| 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: | 4.26 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 945 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`555 | 1`570 | |
| 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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