Hyundai i40 2015 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Hyundai i40) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda 6) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 258 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i40 engine produces 53 HP less power than Mazda 6, but torque is 82 NM more than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i40 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i40 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Hyundai i40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i40 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i40 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: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i40 is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i40 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 522 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1672 litres | 1664 litres | |
| Hyundai i40 has 16 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i40 (by 8 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.94 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i40 is 0.06 metres less than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`150 kg | 2`113 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`539 kg | 1`466 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 611 kg | 647 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Hyundai i40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Hyundai i40, so Hyundai i40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 14 800 | |
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