2012 Mazda 6 vs. 2012 Hyundai i30
To start off, both 2012 Mazda 6 and 2012 Hyundai i30 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 6 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i30. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 6 weights approximately 101 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Hyundai i30 (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mazda 6 | 2012 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Mazda | Hyundai |
| Model | 6 | i30 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1795 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
