Hyundai Matrix 2008 vs Ford C-Max 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai Matrix is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 3 HP more power than Ford C-Max, but torque is 4 NM less than Ford C-Max. Thanks to more power Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.9 | |
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The Ford C-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Matrix consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Matrix could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Ford C-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Matrix might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Matrix engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.60 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is smaller, but higher. Hyundai Matrix is 31 cm shorter than the Ford C-Max, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Ford C-Max has more luggage space. Hyundai Matrix has 200 litres less trunk space than the Ford C-Max. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford C-Max (by 336 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`855 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Ford C-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Matrix has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford C-Max, so Ford C-Max quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2800 | |
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