Mazda 2 2010 vs Hyundai i20 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 78 HP | |
| Torque: | 119 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai i20 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 2 engine produces 3 HP less power than Hyundai i20, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 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 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 860 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: | 330'000 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 Hyundai i20 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 3.92 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 2 cm shorter than the Hyundai i20, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 2 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 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 45 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`485 | 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 (€): | 3200 | 3400 | |
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