Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Hyundai ix35 2009
| 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 | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Hyundai ix35 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 13 HP less power than Hyundai ix35, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Hyundai ix35. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Matrix is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Matrix could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai ix35 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.66 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is smaller. Hyundai Matrix is 39 cm shorter than the Hyundai ix35, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | 591 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | 1436 litres | |
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Hyundai ix35 has more luggage space. Hyundai Matrix has 237 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai ix35. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai ix35 (by 152 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Hyundai ix35 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Matrix has serious deffects in 220 percent more cases than Hyundai ix35, so Hyundai ix35 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 7800 | |
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