Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Renault Scenic 2001
| 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 | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 3 HP less power than Renault Scenic, but torque is 35 NM more than Renault Scenic. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Matrix is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that by driving the Hyundai Matrix over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1220 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 | 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, 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. Renault Scenic 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. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2001 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Scenic 2001 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.68 m | |
| Hyundai Matrix is 15 cm shorter than the Renault Scenic, 4 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Hyundai Matrix has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Hyundai Matrix, so Hyundai Matrix quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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