Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Opel Meriva 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
| Hyundai Matrix engine produces 2 HP more power than Opel Meriva, but torque is 9 NM less than Opel Meriva. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 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 Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| 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, if possible |
no data | 1410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`800 kg | 1`830 kg | |
| 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 | 1000 | |
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