Hyundai Getz 2005 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 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: | 97 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Getz engine produces 2 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes A class. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Getz reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Hyundai Getz consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Getz consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | Used also on Mercedes B klase | |
| 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 | 1995 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 1018 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`420 | 1`690 | |
| 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 | 2200 | |
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