Hyundai Matrix 2001 vs Hyundai ix35 2009
| 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 | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Hyundai ix35 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 32 HP less power than Hyundai ix35, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Hyundai ix35. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai ix35 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Matrix consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Matrix could require 240 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 Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai ix35 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 15 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 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai ix35 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 | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.66 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is smaller. Hyundai Matrix is 39 cm shorter than the Hyundai ix35, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 591 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | 1436 litres | |
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Hyundai ix35 has more luggage space. Hyundai Matrix has 241 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai ix35. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai ix35 (by 152 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Matrix is 0.2 metres less than that of the Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Hyundai ix35 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Matrix has serious deffects in 310 percent more cases than Hyundai ix35, so Hyundai ix35 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 8000 | |
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