Hyundai Matrix (FC) or Renault Kangoo I?

2001–2010 vs 1997–2008 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Matrix (FC) 4,025 mm, Kangoo I 4,035 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: Matrix (FC) 354 l, Kangoo I 650 l.
Lowest consumption: Matrix (FC) 5.4 l/100 km, Kangoo I 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Matrix (FC) 60–90 kW, Kangoo I 40–70 kW.
Standard equipment: Matrix (FC) 23 items (GL), Kangoo I 14 items (Authentique).
On Autodrom: Matrix (FC) from €17,800 (1 listing); no Kangoo I is listed right now.

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

Renault Kangoo I1997–2008 · 14 engines · Authentique, Expression, Privilège, RNSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai Matrix (FC)2001–20101 listing · from €17,800	Renault Kangoo I1997–2008no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,025 mm	Length4,035 mm
Width	Width1,740 mm	Width1,663 mm–1,673 mm
Height	Height1,635 mm–1,685 mm	Height1,810 mm–1,848 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,600 mm	Wheelbase2,600 mm–2,605 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance155 mm–190 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume354 l	Trunk volume650 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,223 kg–1,320 kg	Curb weight1,020 kg–1,350 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank50 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2001–2010	Production years1997–2008
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines14
Power	Power60–90 kW (82–122 hp)	Power40–70 kW (54–95 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–1.8	Displacement (l)1.1–1.9
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.5 CRDi VGT	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 65
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.8 s · 1.8	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 1.6 16V
Top speed	Top speed181 km/h	Top speed168 km/h
Trim levelsGL · Authentique
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · GL	Items in the base trim14 · Authentique
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · CDX	Items in the top trim27 · Trekka
Equipment · Comfort4 · 1
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 · 2
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black 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—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 3
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✓
Sliding Side Door	Sliding Side Door—	Sliding Side Door✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size 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 Renault Kangoo I?

Length: Renault Kangoo I 4,035 mm, Hyundai Matrix (FC) 4,025 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,605 vs 2,600 mm. Boot: 650 vs 354 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Matrix (FC) or Renault Kangoo I?

The most frugal Hyundai Matrix (FC) uses 5.4 l/100 km (1.5 CRDi VGT); the most frugal Renault Kangoo I 5.2 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 65).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Matrix (FC) or Renault Kangoo I?

The strongest Hyundai Matrix (FC) makes 90 kW (122 hp) (1.8); the strongest Renault Kangoo I 70 kW (95 hp) (1.6 16V).

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