Hyundai H1 1998 vs Mercedes Vito 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.3 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: | 110 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 21 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes Vito is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai H1 engine produces 33 HP less power than Mercedes Vito, whereas torque is 34 NM less than Mercedes Vito. Due to the lower power, Hyundai H1 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.5 | 11.5 | |
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The Mercedes Vito is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai H1 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes Vito, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai H1 could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes Vito gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes Vito) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Hyundai H1) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 630'000 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 Vito engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.96 m | 1.84 m | |
| Hyundai H1 is 38 cm longer than the Mercedes Vito, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai H1 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`650 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
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