Suzuki Liana 2001 vs Hyundai Matrix 2001
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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: | 103 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 141 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Suzuki Liana is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Liana and Hyundai Matrix have the same engine power, but Suzuki Liana torque is 3 NM more than Hyundai Matrix. Suzuki Liana reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Liana is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Liana consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Matrix, which means that by driving the Suzuki Liana over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Liana consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Matrix. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 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. | |||
| Suzuki Liana 2001 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.64 m | |
| Suzuki Liana is 21 cm longer than the Hyundai Matrix, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Liana is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1062 litres | 1284 litres | |
| Suzuki Liana has 2 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Matrix. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Matrix (by 222 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Liana is 0.4 metres less than that of the Hyundai Matrix, which means Suzuki Liana can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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