Hyundai Sonata 1998 vs Mazda 626 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 21 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.9 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 626 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: | 13 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Magentis | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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Hyundai Sonata is larger, but slightly lower. Hyundai Sonata is 13 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 11 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 396 litres | 502 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Sonata has 106 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. 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: | 10.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 626. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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