Renault Modus 2005 vs Hyundai Matrix 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault Modus) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Hyundai Matrix) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 141 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Renault Modus engine produces 3 HP more power than Hyundai Matrix, whereas torque is 99 NM more than Hyundai Matrix. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 55 litres | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan, Nissan Note | 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: | 3.79 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.64 m | |
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Renault Modus is smaller. Renault Modus is 23 cm shorter than the Hyundai Matrix, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Modus is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 274 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1283 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Matrix has more luggage space. Renault Modus has 76 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Matrix. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Hyundai Matrix has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Modus has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Hyundai Matrix, so Hyundai Matrix quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
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