Suzuki Liana 2003 vs Hyundai Matrix 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 106 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 141 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
| Suzuki Liana engine produces 3 HP more power than Hyundai Matrix, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Hyundai Matrix. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.0 | |
| Suzuki Liana consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Matrix, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Liana could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Matrix gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | 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: | 4.28 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.64 m | |
| Suzuki Liana is 26 cm longer than the Hyundai Matrix, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Liana is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 279 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1149 litres | 1284 litres | |
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Hyundai Matrix has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Suzuki Liana has 71 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Matrix. This could mean that the Suzuki Liana uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Matrix (by 135 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`670 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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