Hyundai Matrix (2001 – 2010) vs Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin / Shogun Pinin / Montero iO (2001 – 2005): specs compared

The Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin / Shogun Pinin / Montero iO is the more powerful of the two, with up to 129 hp against 122 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.8 s against 11.3 s. The Hyundai Matrix has the higher top speed: 184 km/h against 171 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 9.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,223 kg against 1,365 kg.

Specification Hyundai Matrix Hyundai Matrix 2001 – 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin / Shogun Pinin / Montero iO Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin / Shogun Pinin / Montero iO 2001 – 2005
Overview
Origin South Korea Japan
Documented years 2001 – 2010 2001 – 2005
Body style — —
Variants 6 2
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 82 – 122 hp 129 hp
Torque 142 – 235 Nm 160 – 190 Nm
0–100 km/h 11.3 – 14.3 s 10.8 – 12.6 s
Top speed 158 – 184 km/h 154 – 171 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.0 – 8.6 L/100 km 9.3 – 9.4 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,026 mm 4,039 mm
Width 1,740 mm 1,699 mm
Height 1,636 mm 1,699 mm
Wheelbase 4,026 mm 2,441 mm
Curb weight 1,223 – 1,370 kg 1,365 kg

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