Hyundai Matrix 2008 vs Hyundai Tucson 2015
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Hyundai Tucson is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 74 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 124 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.5 | |
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The Hyundai Tucson is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Matrix could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Tucson gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 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 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Tucson 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.65 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is smaller, but slightly higher. Hyundai Matrix is 45 cm shorter than the Hyundai Tucson, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 513 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | 1503 litres | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage space. Hyundai Matrix has 163 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Tucson (by 219 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 15 200 | |
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