Mazda 2 2010 vs Hyundai i20 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 133 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 2 HP more power than Hyundai i20, but torque is 4 NM less than Hyundai i20. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.1 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 15 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 | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i20 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: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 300'000 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: | 13 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | |
| 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. | |||
| Hyundai i20 2009 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues.
One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ... More about Hyundai i20 2009 1.4 engine | |||
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 | 1060 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 273 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`495 | 1`565 | |
| 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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