Ford Focus 1999 vs Hyundai Getz 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai Getz is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 6 HP less power than Hyundai Getz, but torque is 1 NM more than Hyundai Getz. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.0 | |
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The Hyundai Getz is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Focus consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Getz, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | |
| 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 Hyundai Getz 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: | 4.36 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger, but lower. Ford Focus is 54 cm longer than the Hyundai Getz, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 254 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 977 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Ford Focus has 236 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Getz. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.9 metres more than that of the Hyundai Getz, which means Ford Focus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`615 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Hyundai Getz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Hyundai Getz, so Hyundai Getz quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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