2020 Hyundai Sonata vs 2020 Mazda MAZDA6

2020 Hyundai Sonata

2020 Mazda MAZDA6

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Limited 1.6T

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sonata Limited 1.6T	27	36	$31,737	$33,500
Sonata SE 2.5L	28	38	$22,716	$23,600
Sonata SEL 2.5L	27	37	$24,444	$25,700
Sonata SEL Plus 1.6T	27	36	$26,267	$27,650
Sonata Hybrid Blue 2.0L	50	54	$26,460	$27,750
Sonata Hybrid Limited 2.0L	45	51	$33,655	$35,300
Sonata Hybrid SEL 2.0L	45	51	$28,509	$29,900

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Grand Touring Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda6 Grand Touring Automatic	23	31	$28,136	$29,800
Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve Automatic	23	31	$30,496	$32,300
Mazda6 Signature Automatic	23	31	$33,420	$35,400
Mazda6 Sport Automatic	26	35	$22,880	$24,100
Mazda6 Touring Automatic	26	35	$25,212	$26,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,737

$28,136

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,500

$29,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$558 / month

$497 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The Hyundai Sonata finds its magic again for 2020, with a distinctive luxury-car vibe plus some features you won’t find in rival sedans.

The 2020 Mazda 6 gives drivers a last great shot to stay crossover-free.

TCC Likes

Expressive design
Quiet cabin
Luxury-car ride quality

Head-turning style
Sharp handling
Impressive optional turbo power

TCC Dislikes

Too much chrome
Lacks a sporty edge
Capacitive “buttons” seem pointless

Rivals are quieter inside
No Apple CarPlay on base model
Top trims get expensive

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.4

99.8

Second Hip Room (in)

54.4

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

55.9

Second Head Room (in)

38.4

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

46.1

42.2

Front Hip Room (in)

54.6

53.5

Second Leg Room (in)

34.8

38.7

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

62.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

6.5

Length, Overall (in)

192.9

192.7

Height, Overall (in)

56.9

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.3

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

111.8

111.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

72.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

10.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

16.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.9

36.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/45VR18

P225/45WR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/45VR18

P225/45WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3336

3582

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

195 @ 1500

310 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/98

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

180 @ 5500

227 @ 5000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.72

3.49

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.37

4.09

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.86

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.24

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.91

1.99

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)