Mazda 6 2018 vs Hyundai i40 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda 6) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Hyundai i40) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 258 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 53 HP more power than Hyundai i40, but torque is 82 NM less than Hyundai i40. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i40 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) | 140 mm (5.5 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 3 cm longer than the Hyundai i40, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 522 litres | 506 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1664 litres | 1672 litres | |
| Mazda 6 has 16 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i40 (by 8 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.94 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.06 metres more than that of the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`113 kg | 2`150 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`466 kg | 1`539 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 647 kg | 611 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Hyundai i40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Hyundai i40, so Hyundai i40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 7200 | |
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