Hyundai Getz 2005 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 97 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Hyundai Getz is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Getz engine produces 15 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 55 NM less than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Hyundai Getz reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Getz consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Getz could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Getz consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class 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 Accent, Kia RIO | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Getz might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.59 m | |
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Hyundai Getz is smaller. Hyundai Getz is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Getz is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 254 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
977 litres | 1370 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Hyundai Getz has 181 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 393 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Getz is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Hyundai Getz can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Getz has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
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