Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Hyundai Matrix is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 12 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that by driving the Hyundai Matrix over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso 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: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen C5, Peugeot 306 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xsara Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.64 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is smaller. Hyundai Matrix is 26 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | no data | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso has more luggage space. Hyundai Matrix has 196 litres less trunk space than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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