Hyundai Getz 2002 vs Citroen C3 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 119 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai Getz is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Getz engine produces 7 HP more power than Citroen C3, but torque is 1 NM less than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Hyundai Getz reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai Getz consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that by driving the Hyundai Getz over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai Getz consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Accent | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Getz 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: | 3.81 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Getz is 4 cm shorter than the Citroen C3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Getz is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 254 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
977 litres | 1150 litres | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage space. Hyundai Getz has 51 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 173 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.5 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`500 | 1`470 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Hyundai Getz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Hyundai Getz, so Hyundai Getz quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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