Hyundai Matrix 2001 vs Renault Scenic 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 123 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 161 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai Matrix is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 13 HP more power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Renault Scenic. Thanks to more power Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.6 | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Matrix could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2006 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Scenic 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.62 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is smaller, but slightly higher. Hyundai Matrix is 24 cm shorter than the Renault Scenic, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 406 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | 1840 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage space. Hyundai Matrix has 56 litres less trunk space than the Renault Scenic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 556 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Matrix is 0.3 metres less than that of the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Renault Scenic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Matrix has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Renault Scenic, so Renault Scenic quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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