Nissan Cube 2005 vs Hyundai Matrix 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.5 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: | 109 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 141 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
| Nissan Cube engine produces 6 HP more power than Hyundai Matrix, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Hyundai Matrix. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Juke | 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. | |||
| 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: |
Nissan Cube has
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Hyundai Matrix has
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