Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Opel Meriva 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 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 | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
| Hyundai Matrix engine produces 13 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Opel Meriva. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 7 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 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. | |||
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 |
no data | 1410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Hyundai Matrix has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Meriva, so Hyundai Matrix quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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