Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Toyota Corolla Verso 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Hyundai Matrix engine produces 12 HP more power than Toyota Corolla Verso, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Toyota Corolla Verso. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Matrix is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means that by driving the Hyundai Matrix over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 830 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 | 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 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla Verso 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla Verso 2002 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Corolla Verso 2002 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.61 m | |
| Hyundai Matrix is 22 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla Verso, 4 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla Verso has more luggage space. Hyundai Matrix has 63 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla Verso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Matrix has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla Verso, so Toyota Corolla Verso quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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