Mazda 6 2018 vs Hyundai Sonata 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 227 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 232 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 47 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 188 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.7 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Sonata 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: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda CX-9 | 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. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 and Hyundai Sonata are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 453 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage space. Mazda 6 has 37 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Hyundai Sonata, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | no data | |
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