2009 Mazda B2300 vs. 2009 Hyundai i20
To start off, both 2009 Mazda B2300 and 2009 Hyundai i20 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i20. (77 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai i20 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2009 Mazda B2300.
Because 2009 Mazda B2300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Mazda B2300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai i20, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i20. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda B2300 | 2009 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Mazda | Hyundai |
| Model | B2300 | i20 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
