Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Hyundai Tucson 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
| Hyundai Matrix engine produces 37 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.0 | |
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The Hyundai Matrix is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Matrix consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson, which means that by driving the Hyundai Matrix over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 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 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Tucson 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 | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.68 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is smaller. Hyundai Matrix is 31 cm shorter than the Hyundai Tucson, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 644 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage space. Hyundai Matrix has 294 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Hyundai Matrix has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Tucson has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Hyundai Matrix, so Hyundai Matrix quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 3400 | |
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