Hyundai Matrix 2001 vs Hyundai Matrix 2008

 
Hyundai Matrix
2001 - 2004
Hyundai Matrix
2008 - 2010
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 123 HP103 HP
Torque: 161 NM141 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.7 seconds12.7 seconds
Hyundai Matrix 2001 engine produces 20 HP more power than Hyundai Matrix 2008, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Hyundai Matrix 2008.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.18.0
The Hyundai Matrix 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Hyundai Matrix 2001 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Matrix 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Matrix 2001 could require 165 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 600 km in combined cycle680 km in combined cycle
760 km on highway750 km on highway

Engines

Engine production duration: 9 years12 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai ElantraInstalled on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Matrix 2008 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Hyundai Matrix 2008 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 m4.03 m
Width: 1.74 m1.74 m
Height: 1.64 m1.69 m
Hyundai Matrix 2001 and Hyundai Matrix 2008 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 350 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1284 litres1284 litres
Turning diameter: 10.4 metersno data
Gross weight (kg): 1`8201`800
Safety: no datano data
Quality:Hyundai Matrix 2008 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Matrix 2001 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Hyundai Matrix 2008, so Hyundai Matrix 2008 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 10001400
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Matrix has
  • more power
  • lower price
Hyundai Matrix has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
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