2010 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai Elantra and 2010 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Elantra (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 164 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Elantra.
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, 2010 Hyundai Elantra (180 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6.
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2010 Hyundai Elantra | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
Model | Elantra | 6 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4506 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |