Hyundai Matrix 2001 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 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: | 123 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 161 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Hyundai Matrix engine produces 16 HP more power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Suzuki SX4. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 6.8 | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Matrix consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki SX4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 25 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 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. Suzuki SX4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Matrix is 0.2 metres less than that of the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`820 kg | 1`650 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`358 kg | 1`205 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 462 kg | 445 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Matrix has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2800 | |
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