Hyundai Matrix 2001 vs Suzuki SX4 2006
| 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 | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Hyundai Matrix engine produces 8 HP less power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 31 NM less than Suzuki SX4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Suzuki SX4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Getz | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.57 m | |
| Hyundai Matrix is 8 cm shorter than the Suzuki SX4, 1 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1284 litres | 1045 litres | |
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Hyundai Matrix has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Suzuki SX4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Matrix (by 239 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Matrix is 0.2 metres less than that of the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`840 kg | 1`650 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`370 kg | 1`205 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 470 kg | 445 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Matrix has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2800 | |
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