2006 Hyundai Accent vs. 2006 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Accent and 2006 Mazda 5 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 5 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Accent. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Accent.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda 5 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Accent. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Accent | 2006 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Accent | 5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
