Hyundai Matrix 2001 vs Kia Sportage 2004
| 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 | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 30 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 61 NM less than Kia Sportage. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Matrix is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Matrix consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that by driving the Hyundai Matrix over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Matrix consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Matrix gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Getz | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is smaller. Hyundai Matrix is 33 cm shorter than the Kia Sportage, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 667 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | no data | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Hyundai Matrix has 317 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Matrix is 0.4 metres less than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Hyundai Matrix can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 4000 | |
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