Hyundai Matrix 2001 vs Kia Sportage 2004

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Hyundai Matrix
2001 - 2008
Kia Sportage
2004 - 2008
Body: Minivan / MPVCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Hyundai Matrix is available only with front wheel drive, while Kia Sportage can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.5 - 1.82.0 - 2.7

Performance

Power: 82 - 123 HP112 - 175 HP
Torque: 141 - 235 NM184 - 305 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.3 - 17.9 seconds10.3 - 16.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.4 - 9.17.0 - 10.0
Hyundai Matrix petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Kia Sportage. On average, Hyundai Matrix equipped with diesel engines consume 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.02 m4.35 m
Width: 1.74 m1.80 m
Height: 1.64 m1.70 m
Hyundai Matrix is smaller.
Hyundai Matrix is 33 cm shorter than the Kia Sportage, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 354 litres667 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1284 litres1886 litres
Kia Sportage has more luggage space.
Hyundai Matrix has 313 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sportage (by 602 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Matrix is 0.4 metres less than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Hyundai Matrix can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`813~ 2`200
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

below average
Average price (€): 10004000
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Matrix has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Kia Sportage has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
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