Dacia SuperNova (1999 – 2003) vs Hyundai Excel 3 Doors (1998 – 2000): specs compared
The Hyundai Excel 3 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 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 926 kg against 950 kg. At 4,100 mm, the Hyundai Excel 3 Doors is 69 mm longer than the Dacia SuperNova.
| Specification |
Dacia
SuperNova
1999 – 2003
|
Hyundai
Excel 3 Doors
1998 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Romania | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2003 | 1998 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 hp | 84 – 88 hp |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 118 – 130 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 14.3 s | 11.7 – 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 162 km/h | 174 – 176 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 L/100 km | 7.4 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,031 mm | 4,100 mm |
| Width | 1,641 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,474 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 950 kg | 926 – 929 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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