Hyundai i40 2011 vs Mazda 6 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i40 engine produces 14 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i40 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i40 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i40 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1550 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1700 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai i40 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: | 4.77 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: | 553 litres | 502 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1719 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai i40 has 51 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i40 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Hyundai i40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai i40 is better rated in child safety tests. The Hyundai i40 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i40 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 7400 | |
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