Mazda CX-7 2009 vs Hyundai ix35 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-7 engine produces 37 HP more power than Hyundai ix35, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Hyundai ix35. Despite the higher power, Mazda CX-7 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai ix35 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda CX-7 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-7 could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda CX-7 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 69 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai ix35 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai ix35 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 ix35 2010 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Hyundai ix35 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.67 m | |
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Mazda CX-7 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda CX-7 is 29 cm longer than the Hyundai ix35, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mazda CX-7 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 591 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
774 litres | 1436 litres | |
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Hyundai ix35 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda CX-7 has 136 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai ix35. This could mean that the Mazda CX-7 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai ix35 (by 662 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-7 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Hyundai ix35, which means Mazda CX-7 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`430 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai ix35 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 7400 | |
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