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2005 Hyundai Elantra
Elantra 4dr Sdn GLS Auto
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2007 Mazda Mazda6
MAZDA6 5dr HB Manual i Touring
2005 Hyundai Elantra
Elantra 4dr Sdn GLS Auto
2007 Mazda Mazda6
MAZDA6 5dr HB Manual i Touring
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Midsize
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4
Displacement
2.0L/122 2.3L/138
Fuel System
MPI MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
138 @ 6000 156 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
136 @ 4500 154 @ 4000
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Type
4 5
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.84 3.31
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.53 1.84
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.23
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.71 0.97
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
  0.76
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.48 3.17
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.77 4.39
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
24 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
32 32
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
75 90
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
6.3 7.9
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2698 3199
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3086  
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
309  
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Independent E-Type
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.91  
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.47  
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Brake ABS System
  4-wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
  Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.15 x - TBD - 11.8 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
  11.0 x 0.4
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes  
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
10.12 x - TBD -  
Tires
Front Tire Size
P195/60R15 P215/50VR17
Rear Tire Size
P195/60R15 P215/50VR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact T115/70D16
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
15 x 5.5 17.0 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 x 5.5 17.0 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact 16.0 x 4.0
Front Wheel Material
Steel Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
  Steel
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.4 16.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.15 2.54
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
32.5 38.7
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.5 18.0
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
102.7 105.3
Length, Overall (in)
178.1 186.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
67.9 70.1
Height, Overall (in)
56.1 56.7
Tread Width, Front (in)
58.5 60.2
Tread Width, Rear (in)
58.1 60.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
  5.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
  22.1
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
  58.7
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
94 95.7
Front Head Room (in)
39.6 38.0
Front Leg Room (in)
43.2 42.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.7 56.1
Front Hip Room (in)
53.0 54.7
Second Head Room (in)
38.0 36.7
Second Leg Room (in)
35.0 36.5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.5 54.9
Second Hip Room (in)
55.6 54.1
Summary
Vehicle Name
Elantra MAZDA6
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 5 Door HB