Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Opel Meriva 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.7 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 | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 1 HP more power than Opel Meriva, but torque is 5 NM less than Opel Meriva. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Matrix could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 830 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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.62 m | |
| Hyundai Matrix is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 5 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | 1410 litres | |
| Hyundai Matrix has 4 litres more trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 126 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Matrix has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
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