Renault Scenic 2001 vs Hyundai Matrix 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 141 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Renault Scenic engine produces 7 HP more power than Hyundai Matrix, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Hyundai Matrix. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| 780 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: | 26 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | 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. Renault Scenic 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. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2001 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Scenic 2001 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.64 m | |
| Renault Scenic is 15 cm longer than the Hyundai Matrix, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Scenic is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Hyundai Matrix has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Hyundai Matrix, so Hyundai Matrix quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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