Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Renault Modus 2005
| 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 | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Renault Modus is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 4 HP less power than Renault Modus, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Renault Modus. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Modus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Modus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Matrix could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Modus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 49 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 870 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan, Nissan Note | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Modus 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 | 3.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.59 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is larger. Hyundai Matrix is 23 cm longer than the Renault Modus, 4 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | 274 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | 1283 litres | |
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Hyundai Matrix has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Matrix has 80 litres more trunk space than the Renault Modus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Matrix (by 1 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Hyundai Matrix has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Modus has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Hyundai Matrix, so Hyundai Matrix quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
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