Renault Modus 2008 vs Hyundai Matrix 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 105 NM | 141 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai Matrix is a more dynamic driving. Renault Modus engine produces 28 HP less power than Hyundai Matrix, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Hyundai Matrix. Due to the lower power, Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 8.0 | |
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The Renault Modus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Modus consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Matrix, which means that by driving the Renault Modus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Renault Modus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | 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: | 3.87 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.69 m | |
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Renault Modus is smaller. Renault Modus is 16 cm shorter than the Hyundai Matrix, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Modus is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 217 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1302 litres | 1284 litres | |
| Renault Modus has 133 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Matrix. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Modus (by 18 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Renault Modus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Hyundai Matrix, so Renault Modus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1400 | |
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