Hyundai Matrix 2001 vs Opel Meriva 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 NM | 138 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Hyundai Matrix is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 19 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Used also on Opel Astra | |
| 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 | 4.04 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: | 350 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | 1410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Matrix is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Meriva has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Hyundai Matrix, so Opel Meriva quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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