Opel Meriva 2004 vs Hyundai Matrix 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 90 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 141 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai Matrix is a more dynamic driving. Opel Meriva engine produces 13 HP less power than Hyundai Matrix, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Hyundai Matrix. Due to the lower power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Matrix, which means that by driving the Opel Meriva over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Matrix. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | 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. Hyundai Matrix might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.64 m | |
| Opel Meriva is 2 cm longer than the Hyundai Matrix, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1284 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.1 metres more than that of the Hyundai Matrix. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Meriva has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Hyundai Matrix, so Opel Meriva quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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