Hyundai Elantra 2003 vs Mazda 6 2005
| 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 143 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 4 HP less power than Mazda 6, but torque is 2 NM more than Mazda 6. Despite less power, Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Hyundai Elantra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0 engine Mazda 6 2005 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Hyundai Elantra is smaller. Hyundai Elantra is 17 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 501 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1222 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Hyundai Elantra has 86 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Hyundai Elantra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`855 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Elantra has serious deffects in 260 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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