Hyundai Matrix 2008 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 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 | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 30 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 32 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.2 | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Matrix could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Matrix 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 | 19 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 Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.53 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is larger. Hyundai Matrix is 23 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 4 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | 1183 litres | |
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Hyundai Matrix has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Matrix has 75 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Matrix (by 101 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Matrix has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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