Hyundai Matrix 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 1 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, but torque is 7 NM less than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.7 | |
| Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Matrix could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 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 Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | |
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.58 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is smaller, but higher. Hyundai Matrix is 19 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus has more luggage space. Hyundai Matrix has 45 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Matrix has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
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