Hyundai i20 2014 vs Mazda 2 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i20 engine produces 30 HP less power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mazda 2. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai i20 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that by driving the Hyundai i20 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai i20 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1560 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i20 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 2 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: | 4.04 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i20 is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, 4 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i20 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1042 litres | 950 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai i20 has 46 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The Mazda 2 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i20 (by 92 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i20 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 2, which means Hyundai i20 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 2 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda 2 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i20 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 9600 | |
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