Hyundai Excel 5 Doors (1998 – 2000) vs Dacia SuperNova (1999 – 2003): specs compared
The Hyundai Excel 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 88 hp against 75 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.7 s against 14.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 176 km/h against 162 km/h. The Dacia SuperNova uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 7.4 L/100 km. The Hyundai Excel 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 926 kg against 950 kg. At 4,100 mm, the Hyundai Excel 5 Doors is 69 mm longer than the Dacia SuperNova.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Excel 5 Doors
1998 – 2000
|
Dacia
SuperNova
1999 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Romania |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2000 | 1999 – 2003 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 84 – 88 hp | 75 hp |
| Torque | 118 – 130 Nm | 114 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.7 – 12.8 s | 14.3 s |
| Top speed | 174 – 176 km/h | 162 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.4 – 8.5 L/100 km | 6.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,100 mm | 4,031 mm |
| Width | 1,621 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,474 mm |
| Curb weight | 926 – 929 kg | 950 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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