Hyundai Getz 2003 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 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: | 82 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | 15 seconds | |
| Hyundai Getz and Mercedes A class have the same engine power, but Hyundai Getz torque is 4 NM more than Mercedes A class. Hyundai Getz reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.9 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Getz consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 400'000 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: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Matrix | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 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 3 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`575 | 1`764 | |
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| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Getz has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
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