Drivers in the St. Charles, St. Louis, and Saint Peters area who are looking for the right sedan with exceptional performance and efficiency have a few options to consider, most notably the 2017 Hyundai Sonata or the 2017 Mazda 6. Both of these sedans have grown in popularity, but they're also adversaries in that they're very similar. In terms of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata vs 2017 Mazda 6, which vehicle would you go for?
Our team at St. Charles Hyundai is curious enough to put these sedans to the test. We'll be taking a look at how these vehicles compare in performance and efficiency, interior space and comfort, and entertainment and technology. By reading this comparison of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata and the 2017 Mazda 6, you'll be able to decide which sedan is right for you.
2017 Hyundai Sonata vs 2017 Mazda 6: Performance & Efficiency
The Hyundai Sonata features a 2.4L four-cylinder engine and the Mazda 6 features a 2.5L four-cylinder engine. In terms of power, the Hyundai Sonata has a slight advantage with 185 horsepower, compared to the 184 horsepower generated by the Mazda 6. However, the Hyundai Sonata takes the lead with its fuel efficiency by getting an EPA-estimated 25/36 MPG city/highway. The Mazda 6 only gets 24/34 MPG city/highway in fuel efficiency.
Interior Space & Comfort
Both the Hyundai Sonata and the Mazda 6 are equipped with cloth-trimmed seats for their respective five passengers. The Hyundai Sonata features 106.1 cubic feet of space in the cabin, which is noticeably larger than the 99.7 cubic feet offered by the Mazda 6. In terms of front passenger space, the Hyundai Sonata offers 40.4 inches of head room and 45.5 inches of leg room. The Mazda 6 falls short in comparison with its 38.4 inches of head room and 42.2 inches of leg room offered to its front passengers. The Hyundai Sonata features a larger trunk at 16.3 cubic feet vs the 14.8 cubic feet of trunk space with the Mazda 6.
Entertainment & Technology
There are some striking similarities with each vehicle's respective entertainment offerings. Each sedan is equipped with a six-speaker sound system and a 7-inch full-color touchscreen display. These sedans both come with an AM/FM radio and a CD/MP3 player. Of course, there are a few differences with their additional entertainment offerings.
The Hyundai Sonata comes with a three-month trial subscription of SiriusXM® Satellite Radio. It even features Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ for smartphone connectivity. The Mazda 6 doesn't offer additional features like these, as it only features the standard stereo and CD player.
Learning From Experience
Was this vehicle comparison helpful in showing you the many advantages that the 2017 Hyundai Sonata has over the 2017 Mazda 6? We at St. Charles Hyundai hope that this comparison helped you learn more about the Hyundai Sonata. If you still want to learn more about this sedan, getting behind the wheel and giving it a spin is a great way to start!
Schedule your test drive with us at St. Charles Hyundai, we're always happy to help drivers in the St. Charles, St. Louis, and Saint Peters area.
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