Hyundai Matrix 2008 vs Opel Agila 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.0 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 | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai Matrix is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 38 HP more power than Opel Agila, whereas torque is 51 NM more than Opel Agila. Thanks to more power Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 5.0 | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Matrix consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Matrix could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Opel Agila gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 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 Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Splash | |
| 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 | 3.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.59 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is larger. Hyundai Matrix is 29 cm longer than the Opel Agila, 6 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | 660 litres | |
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Hyundai Matrix has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Matrix has 125 litres more trunk space than the Opel Agila. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Matrix (by 624 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Matrix has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2400 | |
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