Mazda 2 2010 vs Hyundai i20 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda 2) 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 (Hyundai i20) 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 belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 78 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 17 HP more power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 86 NM more than Hyundai i20. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20, which means that by driving the Mazda 2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 390'000 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 Mazda 2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Hyundai i10 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.90 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 2 is 4 cm shorter than the Hyundai i20, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 2 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
787 litres | 1045 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage space. Mazda 2 has 46 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i20 (by 258 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.6 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`540 | 1`515 | |
| 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: | above average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 3600 | 3200 | |
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