Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Mitsubishi Space Star 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.9 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 | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Hyundai Matrix and Mitsubishi Space Star have the same engine power, but Hyundai Matrix torque is 20 NM more than Mitsubishi Space Star. Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star, 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 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Space Star might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Matrix engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.52 m | |
| Hyundai Matrix is 3 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Space Star, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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