Hyundai Matrix 2008 vs Renault Modus 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 NM | 105 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Hyundai Matrix is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 28 HP more power than Renault Modus, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Renault Modus. Thanks to more power Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 5.6 | |
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The Renault Modus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Matrix consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Modus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Matrix could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 49 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Renault Modus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 17 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 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 3.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.59 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is larger. Hyundai Matrix is 16 cm longer than the Renault Modus, 4 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 217 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | 1302 litres | |
| Hyundai Matrix has 133 litres more trunk space than the Renault Modus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Modus (by 18 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Renault Modus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Hyundai Matrix, so Renault Modus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3000 | |
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