Hyundai Sonata 2005 vs Mazda 6 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 219 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 14 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 730 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Grandeur | 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. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 6 2007 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: | 4.80 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Hyundai Sonata is larger. Hyundai Sonata is 4 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 3 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 519 litres | |
| Hyundai Sonata has 4 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.5 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`030 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3000 | |
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