Hyundai Getz 2005 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Getz engine produces 21 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Getz reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Getz is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Getz consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Hyundai Getz over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Getz consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato, Hyundai Matrix | 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 | 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. | |||
| 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`575 | 1`830 | |
| 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 | 2000 | |
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