Hyundai Matrix 2001 vs Opel Meriva 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.3 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | 17.8 seconds | |
| Hyundai Matrix engine produces 12 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Opel Meriva. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 0.099999999999998 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Matrix consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Matrix could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.62 m | |
| Hyundai Matrix is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 5 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Matrix is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Meriva has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Hyundai Matrix, so Opel Meriva quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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