Mercedes A class 2008 vs Hyundai i20 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 78 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 17 HP more power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Hyundai i20. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i20 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Used also on Hyundai i10 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i20 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.49 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 6 cm shorter than the Hyundai i20, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 1045 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 140 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i20. The Hyundai i20 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 325 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Hyundai i20, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`515 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i20 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3200 | |
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