Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Suzuki SX4 2006
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Hyundai Matrix engine produces 12 HP more power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Suzuki SX4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Matrix might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.57 m | |
| Hyundai Matrix is 8 cm shorter than the Suzuki SX4, 1 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1284 litres | 1045 litres | |
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Hyundai Matrix has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Suzuki SX4 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 239 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`840 kg | 1`650 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`280 kg | 1`205 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 560 kg | 445 kg | |
| Hyundai Matrix load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem more than Suzuki SX4. Therefore, Hyundai Matrix is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Matrix has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2800 | |
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