Hyundai i20 2009 vs Mazda 2 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 78 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 119 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai i20 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i20 engine produces 3 HP more power than Mazda 2, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i20 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i20 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i20 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 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 Hyundai i20 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai i10 | 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. Hyundai i20 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai i20 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: | 3.94 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i20 is 2 cm longer than the Mazda 2, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i20 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1045 litres | 787 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i20 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i20 (by 258 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i20 is 0.6 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`515 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai i20 is better rated in child safety tests. The Hyundai i20 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i20 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3600 | |
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