Hyundai Matrix (FC) or Mitsubishi Space Star I (DG)?

2001–2010 vs 1998–2005 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Matrix (FC) 4,025 mm, Space Star I (DG) 4,050 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Matrix (FC) 354 l, Space Star I (DG) 375 l.
Lowest consumption: Matrix (FC) 5.4 l/100 km, Space Star I (DG) 5.4 l/100 km.
Power: Matrix (FC) 60–90 kW, Space Star I (DG) 60–90 kW.
Standard equipment: Matrix (FC) 23 items (GL), Space Star I (DG) 21 items (Family).
On Autodrom: Matrix (FC) from €17,800 (1 listing); no Space Star I (DG) is listed right now.

Hyundai Matrix (FC)2001–2010 · 7 engines · GL, GLS, CDX, GSiSpecifications →1 listing from €17,800 →

Mitsubishi Space Star I (DG)1998–2005 · 10 engines · Family, Comfort, AvanceSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai Matrix (FC)2001–20101 listing · from €17,800	Mitsubishi Space Star I (DG)1998–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,025 mm	Length4,030 mm–4,050 mm
Width	Width1,740 mm	Width1,695 mm–1,715 mm
Height	Height1,635 mm–1,685 mm	Height1,515 mm–1,550 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,600 mm	Wheelbase2,500 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume354 l	Trunk volume370 l–375 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,223 kg–1,320 kg	Curb weight1,120 kg–1,330 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank50 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2001–2010	Production years1998–2005
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines10
Power	Power60–90 kW (82–122 hp)	Power60–90 kW (82–122 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–1.8	Displacement (l)1.3–1.9
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.5 CRDi VGT	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.9 DI-D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.8 s · 1.8	Best 0–100 km/h10.3 s · 1.8 GDI
Top speed	Top speed181 km/h	Top speed195 km/h
Trim levelsGL · Family
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · GL	Items in the base trim21 · Family
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · CDX	Items in the top trim34 · Avance
Equipment · Comfort4 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Beige Interior	Beige Interior—	Beige Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety6 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€17,800	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai Matrix (FC) or Mitsubishi Space Star I (DG)?

Length: Mitsubishi Space Star I (DG) 4,050 mm, Hyundai Matrix (FC) 4,025 mm (a 25 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,500 vs 2,600 mm. Boot: 375 vs 354 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Matrix (FC) or Mitsubishi Space Star I (DG)?

The most frugal Hyundai Matrix (FC) uses 5.4 l/100 km (1.5 CRDi VGT); the most frugal Mitsubishi Space Star I (DG) 5.4 l/100 km (1.9 DI-D).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Matrix (FC) or Mitsubishi Space Star I (DG)?

The strongest Hyundai Matrix (FC) makes 90 kW (122 hp) (1.8); the strongest Mitsubishi Space Star I (DG) 90 kW (122 hp) (1.8 GDI).

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