Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Opel Meriva 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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: | 12.7 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Hyundai Matrix is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 2 HP more power than Opel Meriva, but torque is 9 NM less than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.2 | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Matrix could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 |
1284 litres | 1410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`830 | |
| 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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