Hyundai Atos 1997 vs Mercedes A class 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 55 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 82 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
|
Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Atos engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 48 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Atos reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
|
The Hyundai Atos is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Atos consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Hyundai Atos over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Atos consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes A class 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: | 3.50 m | 3.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.50 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.60 m | |
|
Hyundai Atos is smaller. Hyundai Atos is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 22 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Atos is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 263 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1064 litres | 1700 litres | |
|
Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Hyundai Atos has 87 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 636 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.1 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Atos is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Hyundai Atos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`220 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mercedes A class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Hyundai Atos, so Mercedes A class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Hyundai Atos has
|
Mercedes A klase has
| |