Mazda 6 2005 vs Hyundai Sonata 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 25 HP less power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Hyundai Sonata. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai Sonata can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Hyundai Sonata version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Sonata might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller. Mazda 6 is 11 cm shorter than the Hyundai Sonata, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 523 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1662 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage space. Mazda 6 has 31 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 2`030 | |
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| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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