2008 Hyundai Matrix vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Matrix and 2008 Peugeot 207 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Matrix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 207 (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Matrix. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Matrix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Matrix weights approximately 76 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 207.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Matrix. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Matrix | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Peugeot |
| Model | Matrix | 207 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 49 L |
