Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Kia Sportage. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.0 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 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 Kia Optima, Kia Carens, Kia Magentis, Kia Clarus | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
The Kia Sportage 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 | 4.35 m | |
Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
Hyundai Matrix is smaller. Hyundai Matrix is 33 cm shorter than the Kia Sportage, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 6 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 667 litres | |
Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Hyundai Matrix has 317 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. | |||
Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`200 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | average | below average | |
Hyundai Matrix has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Sportage, so Hyundai Matrix quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 1000 | 4000 | |
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