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Daewoo Matiz I (facelift 2000) 0.8 i (52 Hp) Automatic
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Daewoo Matiz:
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I (facelift 2000) Overview:
Daewoo Matiz (I (facelift 2000)). With 69 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.3 l/100km). Weighing only 806 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 18 s). The top speed reaches 135 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
0.8 i (52 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The automatic transmission severely blunts the already modest performance of the 0.8L engine, resulting in very sluggish acceleration.
Fuel Economy
The least fuel-efficient option due to the automatic gearbox, making it less economical than its manual counterpart.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely compact and easy to park
- • Very affordable purchase price
- • Good fuel economy for city driving
- • Low running costs and insurance
- • Surprisingly spacious interior for its size
Cons:
- • Limited performance, especially on highways
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Noisy at higher speeds
- • Small boot space
- • Dated interior design and materials
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 1998 - 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Daewoo |
| Model: | Matiz |
| Generation: | I (facelift 2000) |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.8 i (52 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2000 |
| End of production: | 2005 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 52 Hp @ 5900 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 65.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 69 Nm @ 4600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | F8CV [Same engine] More details about the engine F8CV |
| Engine displacement: | 796 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 2.7 l |
| Coolant: | 4 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 68.5 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 72 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.8 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 18 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 18 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 135 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.5 kg/Hp, 64.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 11.7 kg/Nm, 85.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 17.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 806 |
| Max. weight: | 1210 |
| Max load: | 404 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 830 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 145 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 38 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3495 mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1495 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1485 mm [5mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2340 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1315 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1280 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.1 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 145/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 4.5Jx13 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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