Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Suzuki SX4 2006
| 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 | 1.6 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 | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 4 HP less power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Suzuki SX4. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.6 | |
| Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Matrix could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 25 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Suzuki SX4 2006 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.56 m | |
| Hyundai Matrix is 8 cm shorter than the Suzuki SX4, 1 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1284 litres | 1045 litres | |
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Hyundai Matrix has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Suzuki SX4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Matrix (by 239 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`800 kg | 1`650 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Matrix has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2800 | |
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