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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 132 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 166 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 12 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.7 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Elantra could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Matrix | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2005 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
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 |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Hyundai Elantra has 86 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`825 | |
| 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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