Nissan Cube 2005 vs Hyundai Matrix 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 141 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.4 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai Matrix is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Cube engine produces 5 HP less power than Hyundai Matrix, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Hyundai Matrix. Due to the lower power, Nissan Cube reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 55 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | Installed 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai Matrix 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: | 3.73 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.64 m | |
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Nissan Cube is smaller. Nissan Cube is 29 cm shorter than the Hyundai Matrix, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1284 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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