Hyundai Matrix 2001 vs Mitsubishi Space Star 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 123 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 161 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Hyundai Matrix engine produces 11 HP more power than Mitsubishi Space Star, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Mitsubishi Space Star. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.7 | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Star is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Star, 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 | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Mitsubishi Space Star gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra | Used also on Mitsubishi Galant | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Space Star 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 | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.52 m | |
| Hyundai Matrix is 3 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Space Star, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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