Mazda 2 2015 vs Hyundai i20 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 16 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 30 HP more power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Hyundai i20. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 3.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 4.8 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 Mazda 2 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 2 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 2 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i20 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | 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 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: | 4.06 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 2 is 3 cm longer than the Hyundai i20, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 2 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
950 litres | 1042 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 2 has 46 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. This could mean that the Mazda 2 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i20 (by 92 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Hyundai i20, which means Mazda 2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 2 scores higher in safety tests, but Hyundai i20 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda 2 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | 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 (€): | 10 200 | 5600 | |
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