Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Kia Sportage 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: | n/a seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Hyundai Matrix engine produces 38 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 43 NM less than Kia Sportage. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 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 4 other car models, including Kia Optima, Kia Carens, Kia Magentis, Kia Clarus | |
| 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 | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is smaller. Hyundai Matrix is 33 cm shorter than the Kia Sportage, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 667 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Hyundai Matrix has 317 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Hyundai Matrix has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Sportage, so Hyundai Matrix quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 4000 | |
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