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Hummer against Daewoo Matiz. Who will win?

Do you think that you can not compare Matiz and Hummer H3? Who told you that? At the very least, we did not hear that the President of Russia signed a decree banning participation in the tests of such dissimilar machines. No, however, our lawyers specially studied laws and have not found anything like anything else. And not only with us, but also in the United States, Germany or the UK. Even in Honduras and in the state of Vanuatu, hands are unleashed with car journalists!
We present our fighters. Hummer H3 is considered the smallest Hummer, however, this giant, built on the same platform as Chevrolet Tahoe, still performs heavyweight. In fact, the length of Hummer H3 is not so big as it may seem at first glance. From the nose to the tail of His 4782 mm. Other data are as follows: width 1989 mm, height 1872 mm, and a curb weight of 2231 kg. The engine here is a gasoline volume of 3.7 liters, which gives 244 hp and 328 nm. Motor, by the way, not V8, as is customary in large Americans. It has only 5 cylinders.
Now pay attention to the Lightweight Daewoo Matiz. This is not the smallest machine in the world, however, on Russian roads shorter Matiz you are unlikely to find something. Pay attention to the dimensions. Length 3495 mm, width 1495 mm, height 1480 mm. Curb mass of only 725 kg! The engine here is also a cheerful 3-cylinder volume of 0.8 liters (52 hp).
Let's start. Hummer is made in his corporate style. Power, power, aggression. In this car there are all these qualities, so important for Hummer fans. True, there are also minuses Hummer H3 no longer looks so stylish as the larger H2, not to mention the legendary H1 (he was removed from production). The appearance of Matiz is actually not bad. It would still be, because experts from the Italian Studio ItalDesign were created. And they worked perfectly. Matiz for many years, does not look like a guest on the road from the past. And he would not lose the first round, but recently peugeot 107 appeared on our market, which has proven that even such small cars can be very stylish and beautiful. Therefore, Hummer H3 with its rude and unwanted appearance, which, admit, not like everyone, earns such an important one score.
Kid attack
It seemed that the second round, where the salon was assessed, Hummer H3 will win one gate. But it was not there! After all, in Daewoo Matiz, despite its size, inside there is a place for four. Moreover, not only small children can be climbed into the second row, but adult men who will find where to go their feet! Spacious? Taking into account the size of the car is definitely yes. There is even a trunk, although its volume is quite modest (165 l). However, there are enough space for a couple of large packages with products. But you can still fold the back chairs, and then the volume of the trunk will increase to 625 liters. As for the materials of the interior decoration, then everything is predictable from the cheapest foreign car in the Russian market, it is impossible to require soft plastic and leather interior. Inside Matiz is simple, even too. However, everything is done more or less qualitatively. Moreover, the words about high-quality assembly concern not only new machines, but also we used in the editorial office on a long test is Matiz, and there is no complaints to his salon, although the car has already passed 27,000 km. In addition, sitting at the wheel of Matiz relatively conveniently (as far as the concept is usually applicable to machines of such dimensions).
But from Hummer, we, admitting something more. The car is certainly spacious. But we were waiting for Hummer to be a small apartment on wheels! Alas, it is not. For its sizes, the salon Hummer H3 seemed modest. In the back seat there is a place for knees, but at the same time climbing the second row is inconvenient. There are other claims. For example, the insides of the machine are made of rigid plastics (for American cars this is the norm), the steering wheel is adjustable only on the angle of inclination (also the norm, and in fact, on many European cars, the golf class has long been the steering wheel can also be configured to be adjusted). Hummer H3 looks especially modestly in the basic configuration with a fabric interior. Not surprisingly, such cars are bought rarely. Most often, Hummer H3 is already taken with a leather interior with electrically regulatory chairs, a musical system, a leather steering wheel. True, and regular music with six speakers here is very decent. But even this did not prevent Daewoo Matiz to apply a hummer. So, in the second round, the victory is awarding Matiz. Account 1-1.
Life against hijacking
Yes, it is immediately seen that the course of the fight went not according to the Hummer plan, who hoped to win knockout in the first round. Therefore, the American SUV decided to hit Matiz in the patient. Safety. Indeed, Daewoo Matiz does not look a car capable of saving life at an accident. And precisely because of this, some drivers prefer to take Russian nine-dozens, believing that they will protect much better at the accident. Hummer H3, of course, is much safer. And not only because it is longer and higher (in fact it is important). The car already in the basic configuration has four airbags, ABS and even a biased system. Matiz does not have anything else, not only in the database, but also for extra charge, which is very, very bad.
But after such a strike, Matiz managed to stay on his feet and answered Hummer. Moreover, also with its safety. First, the crash tests, the autores showed that Matiz is not so dangerous as it may seem at first glance. In addition, security can be viewed from another angle. Matiz do not steal! It can be perfectly calmly left in the yard at home or in the parking lot. Yes, and traffic cops this car, as a rule, do not stop that, you see, too, nice. But throwing Hummer where it fell scary. Plus, the traffic cops are like to check this car. But in any case, Hummer was perfectly deserved forward.
Slight
But Matiz was a fighter with character. He decided to lead Hummer to his native element in the metropolis. Sly, you can even say a sly. After all, in urban traffic jams, Hummer looks very strange. Although Hummer showed himself better than expected from him. It feels that this car was preparing for such a development. Do not forget that the Hummer length is not so huge as it may seem at first glance. For example, this car is even shorter than Mercedes-Benz e-class or BMW 5-series! The width, however, at Hummer H3 a little more than the E-class sedans on the European classification, but also it does not prevent the driver of Hummer comfortably feel in the city. But the visibility back is no. Side mirrors, of course, help the driver see what is located on the side of the car, but almost nothing can be seen in a narrow rear window. For example, if Matiz will drive back close to Hummer H3, then it will be simply not visible! So parking on H3 in the city oh how difficult it is.
In Matiz problems with visibility, there is no machine so small that the driver sees absolutely everything around himself. In addition, the size of the car allows you to be squeezed into the most narrow places, parking in any hole. In general, in the city center the most. In addition, Matiz is even merryless for the city. You will laugh that Daewoo Matiz driver can easily make a huge Hummer at the traffic light, who reacts quite thoughtfully to press the gas pedal! And what do you want, because Matiz weighs three times less than Hummer H3, and its 52 horses grabs for a very active acceleration of about 60 km / h. Without jokes, thanks to the roaring motor, in this case the driver at all arises the feeling that he sits in a sports car. Moreover, the 3-cylinder engine turned out to be very trapped third here you can safely include at 20 km / h. As for the smoothness of the stroke on bad roads, then Matiz has nothing to boast. The suspension is relatively adequately coping with small holes, but the average pothole often leads to a breakdown. In addition, 13-inch discs on the pits can be simply noted, and then the wheel will lower. Moreover, Matiz owners tell cases when two wheels were blown away from behind the holes!
The driver Hummer is not afraid of comfort in this American everything is in order. But here manageability leaves much to be desired. You do not want to enter at high speed in the rotation on Hummer H3. Feedback is low, the car is too roll. Although they will not particularly complain, because to demand from the American SUV of such dimensions of the honed manageability is stupid. Especially since the Hummer H3 highway holds well and allows you to drive with a speed of 130 km / h (it is already unpleasant faster). But still, in the city of Matiz wins and compares the score again. 2-2. Agree, no one expected such fierce resistance to the American giant from the small Koreans.
Knockout?
Hummer realized that with Matiz so just not cope. Therefore, you will have to get your chief trump card off-road from the pocket. After all, if Matiz is created for the city, the element Hummer H3 is outside the asphalt. Here he is really a king, and if the HMMER H2 and H1 brothers loses on the stones of H3 and H1, then in the sand or in the mud at H3 there is a huge advantage. It is easier! And this allows the car much easier to zing on the sandy veragans (for this, however, it is better to pre-strip the wheels, thereby increasing the area of \u200b\u200bcontact with sand).
In general, off-road weapons Hummer H3 is impressive. It is worth just to say about a 219-millimeter ground clearance, a constant four-wheel drive (40% per front axle and 60% per rear), two hard locks of differentials (central and rear inter-track), downward transmission. All of these modes switches using three buttons on the center console. Plus, do not forget about such trifles like a powerful steel frame, a reliable spring suspension and torsion pendant front, serious protection of the workpiece, great moves of suspension and short sinks, thanks to which you can easily climb the slides. As a result, Hummer H3 with blocked differentials and reduced reminiscent of a huge tank. The car rides very slowly, but back! Moreover, she is absolutely anyway that it is in front of her. In fact, the buzz is huge.
Therefore, it is not necessary to be surprised when you meet in the city with mud Hummer. This is not because the owner of the pig. He just was in nature today and could not resist the desire to ride in the mud. Yes, and on the rocks of Hummer H3 with its huge road lumen and gigantic tires, wonders turning over any obstacles. And it is on standard tires! And if you prepare H3 for a serious off-road, you can generally lose the feeling of reality. And then you will have to go for a very long time for the tractor.
In general, there is nothing surprising that the owners of Hummer are much more often than other jeepers combine in groups and leave the convergence. Some of them are spent on such pokatushki all their free time. Therefore, lovely women - be attentive if your husband will buy a Hummer, then you may be seen on the weekend at home rarely. Well, in our battle everything is clear. While 3-2 in favor of Hummer.
Seven against one
It seems that Matiz will no longer recover from such a blow. But little Korean decided to smear again. At the most dangerous moment when Hummer has already finished him, Daewoo suggested talking about price! And, agree, Matiz has the right to this. After all, it costs only 192,000 rubles. For basic equipment, or $ 8,200. But the price of Hummer H3 turns over a million. And much. Basic version H3 with fabric lounge and 5-speed mechanics costs 1 310 742 rub. or $ 56,000, and the maximum equipment with skin-rye will cost $ 1,715,814 rubles. or $ 73 300. That is, instead of the modest H3, you can take almost seven Daewoo Matiz! Heavyweight, of course, can say that $ 56,000 is not much more than the competitors, however, Seven Matiz against one Hummer allows you to inherent the victory in this speed round Korean. But Matiz is also much more economical. Moreover, it is not only about gasoline, but also on the cost of insurance, transport tax and so further. Annual savings will actually be very decent.
We give numbers. If you fold all the costs of Matiz for the year when running 20,000 km (gasoline with an average consumption of 7 liters per 100 km, transport tax, OSAGO and CASCO), then it turns out 56 136 rubles: 35 000 rubles. Gasoline + 364 rubles. Transport tax + 2772 rubles. OSAGO and 18,000 rubles. Casco.
And the owner of Hummer H3 (consumption of about 18 liters per 100 km) will be forced to pay already 226 798 rubles: 90 000 rubles. on fuel, 12100 rubles. Tax, 6732 rubles. Osago in Moscow and 117 966 rubles. Casco (we counted with a rather low rate of 9% per year).
Decisive Round
And then came the most decisive seventh round. It will be evaluated the pleasure of owning a car. Can boast Daewoo Matiz? Perhaps only its low price, the minimum cost of insurance and modest fuel consumption. You can still add a sense of joy when the baby is doing at the traffic lights and expensive cars parked in places where the big SUVs just do not fit. However, buying Matiz get ready for the fact that you are on the road, no one will respect you.
Hummer H3 pleases the driver still more. It's really fanovy car that is designed for fun. H3 off-road - the real king. And in the car attracts attention. Drivers will be before you move aside, skipping forward, and the girls with model looks with great pleasure that want to ride all the same on the Hummer H3, and not on the Daewoo Matiz. And it will agree, is a serious argument. Therefore, 4-3 in favor of the Hummer H3. Final bell. Hummer H3 won.
The fight was nice, right? Hummer H3 won, but to do so he had to work hard. Of course, we understand that consumers Hummer will never look away Matiz. But now the owners of these giant American SUVs know that Korean kid really is not that sucks as it may seem at first glance.

Specifications
Hummer H3 Daewoo Matiz 0,8
Length, mm 4782 3495
Width mm 1989 1495
Height, mm 1872 1480
Wheelbase mm 2841 2340
Clearance, mm 219 140
Curb Weight, kg 2231 725
Cargo Volume, L 835/1577 165/625
Engine displacement, cm / cu 3653 796
Maximum power hp / kw / rpm 244/5600 52/5900
Maximum torque, Nm / rpm 328/4600 69/4600
5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic
Maximum speed km / h 158 144
Fuel consumption, extra-urban / mixed cycle / city, l / 100 km of 11 / 13.8 / 18.4 5.1 / 6.1 / 7.9
Fuel tank, 87 l of 38
D. Smoljanov
 

A source: Auto.mail.ru