Hyundai Getz 2005 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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: | 11.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Hyundai Getz is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Getz engine produces 2 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Hyundai Getz reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
| By specification Hyundai Getz consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 590 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`510 | 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 | 1800 | |
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