Hyundai Matrix 2001 vs Kia Sportage 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 123 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 161 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 18 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Kia Sportage. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.0 | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Matrix could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sportage gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Optima, Kia Carens, Kia Magentis, Kia Clarus | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia Sportage 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 | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is smaller. Hyundai Matrix is 33 cm shorter than the Kia Sportage, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 667 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | no data | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Hyundai Matrix has 317 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Matrix is 0.4 metres less than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Hyundai Matrix can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Kia Sportage has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Matrix has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Kia Sportage, so Kia Sportage quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 4000 | |
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