Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Suzuki Liana 2001
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Hyundai Matrix) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Suzuki Liana) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Suzuki Liana is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 1 HP less power than Suzuki Liana, but torque is 91 NM more than Suzuki Liana. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Matrix is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Matrix consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana, which means that by driving the Hyundai Matrix over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Matrix consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Matrix 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 | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Liana 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. | |||
| Suzuki Liana 2001 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.55 m | |
| Hyundai Matrix is 21 cm shorter than the Suzuki Liana, 5 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | 348 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | 1062 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai Matrix has 6 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Liana. The Suzuki Liana may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Matrix (by 222 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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