Vauxhall Meriva (2003 – 2010) vs Hyundai Matrix (2001 – 2010): specs compared
Both offer around 125 hp at most. The Vauxhall Meriva is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.3 s against 11.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 184 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 6.0 L/100 km. The Hyundai Matrix is the lighter car, from 1,223 kg against 1,280 kg. The Vauxhall Meriva dates from 2003 – 2010, the Hyundai Matrix from 2001 – 2010.
| Specification |
Vauxhall
Meriva
2003 – 2010
|
Hyundai
Matrix
2001 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2010 | 2001 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 69 – 125 hp | 82 – 122 hp |
| Torque | 125 – 240 Nm | 142 – 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.3 – 16.6 s | 11.3 – 14.3 s |
| Top speed | 158 – 190 km/h | 158 – 184 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.0 – 7.9 L/100 km | 6.0 – 8.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,041 mm | 4,026 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,623 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 4,026 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,280 – 1,405 kg | 1,223 – 1,370 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.