Hyundai Matrix vs Honda City

**flash_21** · July 9th, 2009 01:03 PM

I'm planning to buy a second hand car. I'm choosing between a 2003 Hyundai Matrix 1.3L (gas/automatic) and a 2003 Honda City 1.3L Type Z EXI (gas/manual). Given that both cars are in good running condition, which one would you buy? Any sound inputs will be of great help. Thanks!

**nOnOize** · July 9th, 2009 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by flash_21

I'm planning to buy a second hand car. I'm choosing between a 2003 Hyundai Matrix 1.3L (gas/automatic) and a 2003 Honda City 1.3L Type Z EXI (gas/manual). Given that both cars are in good running condition, which one would you buy? Any sound inputs will be of great help. Thanks!

Definitely, I'd go for Honda City. Fuel Efficient, fast, and proven engineered. But, since you're looking for a secondhand car, I'd suggest you go for the Civic.

**sboogie** · July 9th, 2009 02:46 PM

between the two i will go for the city which is more easy to maintain

**flash_21** · July 9th, 2009 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by nOnOize

Definitely, I'd go for Honda City. Fuel Efficient, fast, and proven engineered. But, since you're looking for a second car, I'd suggest you go for the Civic.

thanks for the reply, but isn't Civic malakas sa gas?

**flash_21** · July 9th, 2009 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by sboogie

between the two i will go for the city which is more easy to maintain

thanks for the reply, i would also appreciate if parts availability of matrix is the same as to those of toyota/mitsubishi?

**ghosthunter** · July 9th, 2009 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by flash_21

I'm planning to buy a second hand car. I'm choosing between a 2003 Hyundai Matrix 1.3L (gas/automatic) and a 2003 Honda City 1.3L Type Z EXI (gas/manual). Given that both cars are in good running condition, which one would you buy? Any sound inputs will be of great help. Thanks!

is your normal driving route typically slow with traffic? You might want to opt for the Matrix for the driving comfort. Of course fuel consumption is slightly better in the City due to the manual tranny.

Advantage of the Matrix is you can carry bigger odd sized cargo at the back of the car as compared to the City.

**nOnOize** · July 9th, 2009 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by flash_21

thanks for the reply, but isn't Civic malakas sa gas?

I would say no. I had a 97 Civic which consumes about 13-15 km/l hi-way driving and about 11 km/l city driving, both with A/C running. Besides, Honda cars are long proven fuel efficient and I say, driving habit is still always a factor when it comes to keeping up with your fuel budget.