Mercedes A class 2004 vs Hyundai Getz 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 2 HP less power than Hyundai Getz, but torque is 15 NM more than Hyundai Getz. Despite less power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Getz, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Getz. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 570 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: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | |
| 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: | 3.84 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 2 cm longer than the Hyundai Getz, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 254 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | 977 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 181 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Getz. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 1018 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1 metres more than that of the Hyundai Getz, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| 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 (€): | 2600 | 1200 | |
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