2007 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Elantra and 2007 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 384 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6.
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, 2007 Mazda 6 (267 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. 2007 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Elantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Hyundai Elantra | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
Model | Elantra | 6 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |