Ford Fiesta 2012 vs Hyundai Elantra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 105 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 27 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Hyundai Elantra. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.1 | |
| Ford Fiesta consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford B-Max | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai Elantra 2010 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai Elantra 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
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Ford Fiesta is smaller, but higher. Ford Fiesta is 21 cm shorter than the Hyundai Elantra, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 402 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Fiesta has 53 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. The Hyundai Elantra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.5 metres less than that of the Hyundai Elantra, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`125 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 5200 | |
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