Mazda 6 2013 vs Hyundai i40 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 14 HP more power than Hyundai i40, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Hyundai i40. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i40 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: | 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: | 502 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1719 litres | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 51 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i40. This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Hyundai i40, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai i40 is better rated in child safety tests. The Hyundai i40 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i40 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 6600 | |
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