Hyundai Sonata 2019 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 422 NM | 258 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Hyundai Sonata engine produces 96 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 164 NM more than Mazda 6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 4.7 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 600 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia Sorento | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, 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. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 4 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 453 litres | 489 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Sonata has 36 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. This could mean that the Hyundai Sonata uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Hyundai Sonata can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`095 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 23 800 | |
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