Hyundai Matrix (FC) or Renault Scenic I?

2001–2010 vs 1996–2003 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Matrix (FC) 4,025 mm, Scenic I 4,424 mm — a 40 cm difference.
Boot: Matrix (FC) 354 l, Scenic I 410 l.
Lowest consumption: Matrix (FC) 5.4 l/100 km, Scenic I 5.6 l/100 km.
Power: Matrix (FC) 60–90 kW, Scenic I 47–103 kW.
Standard equipment: Matrix (FC) 23 items (GL), Scenic I 17 items (RN).
On Autodrom: Matrix (FC) from €17,800 (1 listing); no Scenic I is listed right now.

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

Renault Scenic I1996–2003 · 13 engines · RN, RT, RXE, AuthentiqueSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai Matrix (FC)2001–20101 listing · from €17,800	Renault Scenic I1996–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,025 mm	Length4,130 mm–4,424 mm
Width	Width1,740 mm	Width1,719 mm–1,775 mm
Height	Height1,635 mm–1,685 mm	Height1,609 mm–1,700 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,600 mm	Wheelbase2,580 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–190 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume354 l	Trunk volume400 l–410 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,223 kg–1,320 kg	Curb weight1,185 kg–1,560 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2001–2010	Production years1996–2003
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines13
Power	Power60–90 kW (82–122 hp)	Power47–103 kW (64–140 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–1.8	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.5 CRDi VGT	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.9 dCi 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.8 s · 1.8	Best 0–100 km/h9.9 s · 2.0 16V IDE
Top speed	Top speed181 km/h	Top speed200 km/h
Trim levelsGL · RN
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · GL	Items in the base trim17 · RN
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · CDX	Items in the top trim31 · RXE
Equipment · Comfort4 · 3
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—
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
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 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
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 Scenic I?

Length: Renault Scenic I 4,424 mm, Hyundai Matrix (FC) 4,025 mm (a 399 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,580 vs 2,600 mm. Boot: 410 vs 354 l.

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

The most frugal Hyundai Matrix (FC) uses 5.4 l/100 km (1.5 CRDi VGT); the most frugal Renault Scenic I 5.6 l/100 km (1.9 dCi 105).

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

The strongest Hyundai Matrix (FC) makes 90 kW (122 hp) (1.8); the strongest Renault Scenic I 103 kW (140 hp) (2.0 16V IDE).

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