Mazda 2 2010 vs Hyundai Accent 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 133 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 5 HP more power than Hyundai Accent, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Hyundai Accent. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Accent, which means that by driving the Mazda 2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Accent. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai Accent 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 | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 2 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 2 is 36 cm shorter than the Hyundai Accent, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
787 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Accent has more luggage space. Mazda 2 has 140 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Accent. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Hyundai Accent. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`490 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2000 | |
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