Hyundai Accent 2006 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai Accent is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Accent engine produces 13 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Hyundai Accent reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Accent is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Accent consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Hyundai Accent over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Accent consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Kia RIO | Used also on Mazda 2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Accent engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Hyundai Accent is smaller. Hyundai Accent is 21 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1285 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Hyundai Accent has 23 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Accent is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Hyundai Accent can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
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