Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Hyundai Tucson 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: | n/a seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Hyundai Matrix engine produces 18 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 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 Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Tucson might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai Tucson 2004 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai Tucson 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.73 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is smaller. Hyundai Matrix is 30 cm shorter than the Hyundai Tucson, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 644 litres | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage space. Hyundai Matrix has 294 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Hyundai Matrix has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Tucson has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Hyundai Matrix, so Hyundai Matrix quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 3400 | |
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