Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Hyundai Tucson 2004
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Hyundai Tucson is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 10 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Matrix is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Matrix consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson, which means that by driving the Hyundai Matrix over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Matrix consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Matrix gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.73 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is smaller. Hyundai Matrix is 30 cm shorter than the Hyundai Tucson, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | 644 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage space. Hyundai Matrix has 290 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Hyundai Matrix has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Tucson has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Hyundai Matrix, so Hyundai Matrix quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 3400 | |
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