Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Renault Kangoo 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 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 | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 16.3 seconds | |
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Hyundai Matrix is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 37 HP more power than Renault Kangoo, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Renault Kangoo. Thanks to more power Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo, 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 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Almera, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kangoo 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 | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.83 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is larger, but lower. Hyundai Matrix is 2 cm longer than the Renault Kangoo, 8 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | 2600 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Matrix has 296 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kangoo. This could mean that the Hyundai Matrix uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kangoo (by 1316 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Hyundai Matrix has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Hyundai Matrix, so Hyundai Matrix quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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