Hyundai Matrix 2001 vs Hyundai Tucson 2004
| 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Hyundai Tucson is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 38 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 43 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Tucson 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 | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.73 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is smaller. Hyundai Matrix is 30 cm shorter than the Hyundai Tucson, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 644 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage space. Hyundai Matrix has 294 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Matrix is 0.4 metres less than that of the Hyundai Tucson, which means Hyundai Matrix can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Hyundai Tucson has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Matrix has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Hyundai Tucson, so Hyundai Tucson quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 3400 | |
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