Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Following the acquisition of the Daewoo brand, General Motors decided to keep on building the vehicles that made the Korean brand successful on the European market and the Matiz was the first option.
The Daewoo Matiz was built in 1998 by Daewoo in Europe after a design signed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. Its low price and the decent interior were highly appreciated and the car was received well by the growing countries in Eastern Europe. The car was constantly updated by Daewoo until the Korean car-maker was bought by General Motors. The new owner launched an updated version of the Matiz, named Spark. The second generation of the Spark was introduced in 2009 with a new look based on a new platform.
The design was bold for the small-segment. It featured enlarged fenders over the wheels, creating an image of a larger car. The big headlights and the high greenhouse created a crossover image. It was larger than its predecessor and offered a much roomier interior.
Inside, the most attractive part was the instrument panel, which featured a motorcycle-like layout with a round speedometer and an LCD attached on the right, on a pod. The curved dashboard amplified the roomy feeling. There was enough room for five adults, but in the rear the shoulder room was limited.
Under the hood, there was a choice of three engines, depending on the market. The standard gearbox was a 5-speed manual, but a 4-speed automatic was available for the 1.2-liter gasoline unit.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 5MT (68 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 995 cm3 |
Power: | 50 KW @ 6400 RPM 68 HP @ 6400 RPM 67 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 68 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 92 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.2 gallons (34.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 95.7 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/80 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 143.3 in (3640 mm) |
Width: | 62.8 in (1595 mm) |
Height: | 59.9 in (1521 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/55.8 in (1,410/1,417 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.5 in (2375 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6 cuFT (170 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2070 lbs (939 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3014 lbs (1367 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 4AT (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1249 cm3 |
Power: | 61 KW @ 6400 RPM 83 HP @ 6400 RPM 82 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 83 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 113 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.2 gallons (34.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 143.3 in (3640 mm) |
Width: | 62.8 in (1595 mm) |
Height: | 59.9 in (1521 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/55.8 in (1,410/1,417 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.5 in (2375 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6 cuFT (170 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2269 lbs (1029 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3014 lbs (1367 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 5MT (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1206 cm3 |
Power: | 61 KW @ 6400 RPM 83 HP @ 6400 RPM 82 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 82 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 111 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.2 gallons (34.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102 mph (164 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 143.3 in (3640 mm) |
Width: | 62.8 in (1595 mm) |
Height: | 59.9 in (1521 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/55.8 in (1,410/1,417 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.5 in (2375 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6 cuFT (170 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2070 lbs (939 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3014 lbs (1367 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 5MT (62 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 936 cm3 |
Power: | 46 KW @ 6400 RPM 63 HP @ 6400 RPM 62 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 150 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 9.2 gallons (34.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 95.7 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 143.3 in (3640 mm) |
Width: | 62.8 in (1595 mm) |
Height: | 59.9 in (1521 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/55.8 in (1,410/1,417 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.5 in (2375 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6 cuFT (170 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2264 lbs (1027 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3014 lbs (1367 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |