Hyundai Getz 2005 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.3 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: | 66 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 99 NM | 106 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.6 seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
| Hyundai Getz engine produces 4 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Despite less power, Hyundai Getz reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Getz is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Getz consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that by driving the Hyundai Getz over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Getz consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Getz gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Ford Fiesta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10 | Used also on Ford KA | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Ford Fiesta 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: | 3.82 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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Hyundai Getz is smaller, but slightly higher. Hyundai Getz is 10 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Getz is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 254 litres | 284 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage space. Hyundai Getz has 30 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Getz is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Getz has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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