Hyundai Sonata 2001 vs Mazda 6 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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: | 133 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 8 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Magentis | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Sonata engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda 6 2002 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: | 4.75 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Hyundai Sonata is larger, but slightly lower. Hyundai Sonata is 8 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 4 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 500 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Sonata has 70 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: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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