Mazda 626 1995 vs Hyundai i30 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 626 engine produces 37 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.1 | |
| Mazda 626 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 626 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 400'000 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 626 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i30 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 626 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. | |||
| Hyundai i30 2007 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai i30 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mazda 626 is 46 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 626 has 112 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Hyundai i30, which means Mazda 626 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`645 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 2400 | |
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