Massive fan of the Sonata’s looks (might be an age thing I like the Lexus styling as well in the flesh). Didn’t think I would like it until I saw/drove one. Still a fan of the Mazda but it’s getting on and is missing some features that the Sonata has. The Hyundai was far more enjoyable for me to drive and put a smile on my face each time the boost kicked in. The kids loved roof and sun shades in the back and the room was bigger than my old Falcons. Very happy we are still able to get interesting sedans under 65k. Canceled my SUV order and picking up my Sonata next week (in Red).
Ive had a 6GT also for 6years, i would have got another Mazda 6 GT with Turbo this time, but the whole car is too Dated, i couldnt bare to use that Entertainment system again for another 6years, so slow and behind with the times.
Having driven both of these, the Mazda left me impressed and soothed but the Sonata blew me away and I didn't want to give the keys back. It was so much more fun to drive, sounded far better and felt special in a way that the Mazda didn't. I also think the Sonata steals the show in the flesh with some pretty head turning looks which I don't think translate well in pictures and videos. The Sonata is the one that has stuck with me and would be my pick of the two
The Hyundai looks amazing and really futuristic. The Mazda looks pretty generic to me (and the same as every other Mazda) but good overall. Obviously its all subjective but I'd take the Hyundai any day when it comes to looks
Interesting comparison although a little strange as you should have both cars as sedans, I disagree that the Mazda is more swish in the cabin, it’s still nice but that screen and layout looks dated and too conservative for 2021 where Hyundai are at least pushing the boundaries of design a little more.
I think the Mazda6 wagon's dimensions fits the Mazda Kodo design best of the Mazda model range, unfortunately with so many smaller, higher CX and MX models with 'squashed' fronts, people don't see the wider lower 6 shape. I have a Mazda6 2016 Sport Wagon and couldn't imagine getting lots of luggage into the Sonata's letterbox style boot opening.
@@mvnorsel6354 yeah but you need cash in hand to get them. Unless you want to take a 20k loan to buy one which is what a decent car in the market is around these days. I got really lucky with a car that's less than 1k and while I want something better, carmakers have to realise people like me would rather drive a beater than buy their overpriced cars, how do they expect to sell more cars?
@@mvnorsel6354 yeah but the repairs I've had to do to keep it going makes me wonder if I should upgrade. Had to replace the water pump, the faulty ignition key chambers, the compressor. Luckily I live near a junkyard so I've been buying those and asking my housemate who's a mechanic to patch it up. I'm not sure how long I should keep it.
ive had the sonata for around a month in the 'hampton grey'. i wasn't too sure on paper - the look of the front and rear end together with the FWD only put me off... then i drove it and bought it a few days later ;-) they've done a really good job with the FWD, but yeah if you put the foot down you know its a FWD. Looks good in the flesh, the side view is awesome, but ill be adding a small after market spoiler on the back. Tech is good, it'll drive itself if you let it and great sound system too. For the price its a good car, i also drove a stinger - although i love kia in theory, whenever i drive one it never quite grabs me...lets wait and see if there will be a Sonata N??
@@kulaak-krii Sonata is 56k AUD drive away, stinger is around 70k drive away so not that much more expensive - nearly a 12 month wait time when I checked though! You could get a 2019 model stinger with low km for $56k, depends if your set on a new car or not… it’d have less tech in terms of digital display and entertainment compared to the sonata. If you go for that option try to find one where theyve done the whole ceramic coating thing and possibly tinted windows, hopefully not more than 40k km on the clock. I found the stinger quite small inside as in a bit cramped, though that’s more of a styling thing rather than actual less space- boot space is much less in the stinger even though it has the better ‘’lift back’ style. AWD is the best option in my mind, the only good comparable large sports sedan I found was a VW arteon which is a great car but more $$ again. There’s a new model of that now including the ‘amazing looking ‘shooting brake’ wagon version, but it’s around $80k plus I think - not good enough for that money IMO. Other good option I was looking at was a BMW 430i (440 closer to stinger specs, but too pricey), but to be comparable in price it’d need to be a 2016/2017 second hand one with like 60k km on it. Audi A5 4-door not bad either, S5 would be the go. sonata is a pretty big car, boot space is huge which I needed for work, I don’t use the back seats much apart from a kid seat in there. I’ve only had 1 speeding fine so far, sonata can beat a mustang off the line, though they’ll win above 80km/hr or so. Overall it’s not the perfect car, but for the price it’s really great and I’ve whored mine up a bit so it looks pretty good too. I also test drove the following: Holden commodore VXR (really like it, too risky with them gone under) Peugeot 508 wagon (looks great, underpowered and cramped inside) Skoda superb sportsline wagon (goes well and is massive, but boring looking, especially inside) Mazda 6 (meh, wait for the redesign)
Young kids in forward facing car seats have their feet right up at that height, cloth would be harder to keep clean. I appreciate the plastic in winter when the back of my seats end up covered in mud. You feel kicks less too, from the little ones in the back of you have the hard plastic
I'm searching for a review on TH-cam showing how much length and space in the Mazda 6 Wagon with the seats folded down, I'm not having much luck though. It seems like a missed opportunity for reviewers to not say how long that space is when people buying a wagon would use that feature.
Here is an idea, raise the ride height by 40mm add $15k and call them both boring SUV. Good on Hyundai for still producing a car that has a bit of flare.....
Unfortunately Mazda 6 being an excellent vehicle has low new car sales month on month ... the asking purchase price is getting higher so negotiate hard for a good deal . They have always had a low re sale value at trade in as not as popular as the suv market now .. a shame really .
I’ve owned several Mazda’s over the years and just said goodbye to my 2016 CX5 diesel after 5 years. I really like Mazda’s in general, however their MZD infotainment system is woeful. I drive around 30,000kms per year and use the entertainment and communications system a great deal. The CX5’s system would restart randomly, glitch out with vertical bars of interference on the screen and the reverse camera would occasionally not display an image. Mazda did firmware upgrades and reflashed this and that but nothing ever fixed it. Until they revamp their whole infotainment system I won’t by another Mazda. I have a Subaru Outback now and the infotainment system is much better. I really like what Hyundai and Kia are doing with their cars. I’d take the Sonata without a second thought. Actually, if Kia could jam that motor into the Cerato GT, with torque vectoring, it’d be a killer package
I am biased, I own a Madza 6 and love my Madza. I must also admit Kia has also come a long way and are much better than an older Kia.Lets just say they both have good and bad features. A matter of personal choice.A friend has a Kia and this is similar to my Madza 6.
Bold , busy, lots of strange things, language that hides polarised comment. I moved from a i45 no spring chicken to raging ideas, to a Mazda 6 sedan. I loved both as I still owned both cars for another 3 years before I let go of my good looking sonata i45 for a CX30. People buy looks because they yearn the look on people's faces.
Hyundai 2.5t engine in a mazda 6 will be the perfect car Sonata is too harsh and too expensive Huyndai should ve put that engine on a softer tuned sonata
Picking up my next a sonata in 5 days.The front doesn't look as good as my 2016 model but the Mazda looks like trash.The side/rear view on the sonata looks very sporty.
@@OZIPUG1970 i hope you enjoy it mate. Im gonna take one for a test drive soon. However in keen for the i30 n sedan when it releases. Fingers crossed for aussie release😄
Hyundai and Mazda shouldn't even be on the same page one is quality, reliable and a pleasure to drive the other is a Mechanics nightmare because they are always breaking down and yes I am talking Hyundai.
Massive fan of the Sonata’s looks (might be an age thing I like the Lexus styling as well in the flesh). Didn’t think I would like it until I saw/drove one. Still a fan of the Mazda but it’s getting on and is missing some features that the Sonata has. The Hyundai was far more enjoyable for me to drive and put a smile on my face each time the boost kicked in. The kids loved roof and sun shades in the back and the room was bigger than my old Falcons. Very happy we are still able to get interesting sedans under 65k. Canceled my SUV order and picking up my Sonata next week (in Red).
I had the 6 wagon for 6+ years. Great car.
666
6 for 6
Ive had a 6GT also for 6years, i would have got another Mazda 6 GT with Turbo this time, but the whole car is too Dated, i couldnt bare to use that Entertainment system again for another 6years, so slow and behind with the times.
Having driven both of these, the Mazda left me impressed and soothed but the Sonata blew me away and I didn't want to give the keys back. It was so much more fun to drive, sounded far better and felt special in a way that the Mazda didn't. I also think the Sonata steals the show in the flesh with some pretty head turning looks which I don't think translate well in pictures and videos. The Sonata is the one that has stuck with me and would be my pick of the two
The Mazda 6 is hands down a handsome car! Even as old as this model is now it's simplistic beauty, the Hyundai is trying too hard
You know what else is a handsome car? The Lada Riva.
The Hyundai looks amazing and really futuristic. The Mazda looks pretty generic to me (and the same as every other Mazda) but good overall. Obviously its all subjective but I'd take the Hyundai any day when it comes to looks
I agree, to much touches and looks a little frail
Sonata is better all round performance/interior/value.
A Hyundai wagon would rock. Like a Holden Commodore in the good ole days
Mazda is excellent, but Sonata seems more special, absolutely love it 👌👌👌
What was the noise level like in the Sonata? As in road,suspension and engine noise?
Interesting comparison although a little strange as you should have both cars as sedans, I disagree that the Mazda is more swish in the cabin, it’s still nice but that screen and layout looks dated and too conservative for 2021 where Hyundai are at least pushing the boundaries of design a little more.
I’m a bit biased I think that I would go with the Mazda 6.
Been waiting for this
Ooo this is an interesting comparison…
That conclusion is pretty much spot on IMO
I think the Mazda6 wagon's dimensions fits the Mazda Kodo design best of the Mazda model range, unfortunately with so many smaller, higher CX and MX models with 'squashed' fronts, people don't see the wider lower 6 shape. I have a Mazda6 2016 Sport Wagon and couldn't imagine getting lots of luggage into the Sonata's letterbox style boot opening.
If you want to know what quality design is, or rather, isn't, think of what the Sonata will look like in nine years.
I have an 8th gen Sonata bought in late 2012, it was great, unless for the weak engine.
Dear carmakers, could you guys sell something we don't have to put ourselves in decades of debt just so we can have something to drive around?
@@mvnorsel6354 yeah but you need cash in hand to get them. Unless you want to take a 20k loan to buy one which is what a decent car in the market is around these days. I got really lucky with a car that's less than 1k and while I want something better, carmakers have to realise people like me would rather drive a beater than buy their overpriced cars, how do they expect to sell more cars?
@@mvnorsel6354 yeah but the repairs I've had to do to keep it going makes me wonder if I should upgrade. Had to replace the water pump, the faulty ignition key chambers, the compressor. Luckily I live near a junkyard so I've been buying those and asking my housemate who's a mechanic to patch it up. I'm not sure how long I should keep it.
@@mvnorsel6354 cheers mate. I'll keep looking and hope carmakers realise that they're not making things consumers want.
@@BigG2G No one should have to pick between a death trap and having debt.
mitsubishi mirage? :D
It’s Jared’s from Silicon Valley, Aussie cousin !
The 6, is clear Mature choice, no doubt.
I drive sonata n line for 1.5 years. 68000 miles(109 000 km) fun to drive, still drives like new, car reliable
Is this car safe?Since it has not been tested by Ancap.
Mazda 6 hands down and in wagon trim bellissimo
Should compare the Mazda 6 to the Superb wagon or the Levorg.
ive had the sonata for around a month in the 'hampton grey'. i wasn't too sure on paper - the look of the front and rear end together with the FWD only put me off... then i drove it and bought it a few days later ;-) they've done a really good job with the FWD, but yeah if you put the foot down you know its a FWD. Looks good in the flesh, the side view is awesome, but ill be adding a small after market spoiler on the back. Tech is good, it'll drive itself if you let it and great sound system too. For the price its a good car, i also drove a stinger - although i love kia in theory, whenever i drive one it never quite grabs me...lets wait and see if there will be a Sonata N??
@@kulaak-krii Sonata is 56k AUD drive away, stinger is around 70k drive away so not that much more expensive - nearly a 12 month wait time when I checked though! You could get a 2019 model stinger with low km for $56k, depends if your set on a new car or not… it’d have less tech in terms of digital display and entertainment compared to the sonata. If you go for that option try to find one where theyve done the whole ceramic coating thing and possibly tinted windows, hopefully not more than 40k km on the clock. I found the stinger quite small inside as in a bit cramped, though that’s more of a styling thing rather than actual less space- boot space is much less in the stinger even though it has the better ‘’lift back’ style.
AWD is the best option in my mind, the only good comparable large sports sedan I found was a VW arteon which is a great car but more $$ again. There’s a new model of that now including the ‘amazing looking ‘shooting brake’ wagon version, but it’s around $80k plus I think - not good enough for that money IMO. Other good option I was looking at was a BMW 430i (440 closer to stinger specs, but too pricey), but to be comparable in price it’d need to be a 2016/2017 second hand one with like 60k km on it. Audi A5 4-door not bad either, S5 would be the go.
sonata is a pretty big car, boot space is huge which I needed for work, I don’t use the back seats much apart from a kid seat in there. I’ve only had 1 speeding fine so far, sonata can beat a mustang off the line, though they’ll win above 80km/hr or so. Overall it’s not the perfect car, but for the price it’s really great and I’ve whored mine up a bit so it looks pretty good too.
I also test drove the following:
Holden commodore VXR (really like it, too risky with them gone under)
Peugeot 508 wagon (looks great, underpowered and cramped inside)
Skoda superb sportsline wagon (goes well and is massive, but boring looking, especially inside)
Mazda 6 (meh, wait for the redesign)
This comparison makes me wish Hyundai did a wagon for the Sonata N
Good call!
Hyundai did it already, kia stinger with a hatchback
And G70 Shooting Brake is coming
i30 N wagon please
The Hyundai is hideous. Greetings from Spain
Agreed. The interior is nice tho
That's your opinion so stay in spain.
Is the sonata safe?
Sonata Any Day
I have few drag races with my sonata n line vs camry v6, lexus is350, accord v6, impala v6, mazda 6 2.5T
9:53 what's with the hard plastic cover on the back of the seats? The KIA Cerato have the same seat design, not a fan.
Young kids in forward facing car seats have their feet right up at that height, cloth would be harder to keep clean. I appreciate the plastic in winter when the back of my seats end up covered in mud. You feel kicks less too, from the little ones in the back of you have the hard plastic
I'm searching for a review on TH-cam showing how much length and space in the Mazda 6 Wagon with the seats folded down, I'm not having much luck though. It seems like a missed opportunity for reviewers to not say how long that space is when people buying a wagon would use that feature.
The sonatas styling and features blow that Mazda out the water , nextttt lol
An interesting comparison of cars at opposite ends of the generation cycle
Mazda makes 186kw if you give it premium fuel
True
Here is an idea, raise the ride height by 40mm add $15k and call them both boring SUV. Good on Hyundai for still producing a car that has a bit of flare.....
I'm over the shark nose/mouth of the Mazda, but undoubtedly still a great car. Both excellent vehicles. Good review John.
Wagon beats Hatch which both beat SUV regardless of brand. The Sonata would benefit from a fastback hatch.
Thats called the i30 N
Mazda 6 for the long term but Hyundai for the sports package, Where has the manual gearbox gone? These two would be great with one of those Hmmm
Mazda is nicer car but in need of an upgrade, it will be interesting if the next model will have the straight 6 diesel and petrol engines.
Nicer? Lol
I like the Mazda. Keen on the 16 years capped price servicing 😜👍
Here in the US we never get that version of the sonata 🙄, unless you go for the limited model
A scaled up Elantra would look much better than the Sonata. The Kia Optima (K5) looks great.
Open diffs should be illegal front or rear drive
You fail to mention Mazda has supposedly said it is ceasing production of the 6 from 2022. You don’t think this will impact resale value?
Not really. Every car ceases production some day. It’d affect resale more if it was a bad car. And there will likely be another generation anyway.
Unfortunately Mazda 6 being an excellent vehicle has low new car sales month on month ... the asking purchase price is getting higher so negotiate hard for a good deal . They have always had a low re sale value at trade in as not as popular as the suv market now .. a shame really .
Is it only ceasing production in 2022 for U.S. market?
That is only in America not the rest of the world.
"16 years capped price servicing" for the Mazda? Typo?
Surprisingly no - they publish 16 years of pricing
Estate against the Sedan
I’ve owned several Mazda’s over the years and just said goodbye to my 2016 CX5 diesel after 5 years. I really like Mazda’s in general, however their MZD infotainment system is woeful. I drive around 30,000kms per year and use the entertainment and communications system a great deal. The CX5’s system would restart randomly, glitch out with vertical bars of interference on the screen and the reverse camera would occasionally not display an image.
Mazda did firmware upgrades and reflashed this and that but nothing ever fixed it.
Until they revamp their whole infotainment system I won’t by another Mazda.
I have a Subaru Outback now and the infotainment system is much better.
I really like what Hyundai and Kia are doing with their cars. I’d take the Sonata without a second thought.
Actually, if Kia could jam that motor into the Cerato GT, with torque vectoring, it’d be a killer package
mate how is the subaru outback for driving and how is the service cost?is it higher than other brands
I am biased, I own a Madza 6 and love my Madza. I must also admit Kia has also come a long way and are much better than an older Kia.Lets just say they both have good and bad features. A matter of personal choice.A friend has a Kia and this is similar to my Madza 6.
I like the sonata bit the turbo mazda would be nice also
Sonata looks like a great proposition but 213kW without a differential is an oversight for me and a deal breaker.
Bold , busy, lots of strange things, language that hides polarised comment. I moved from a i45 no spring chicken to raging ideas, to a Mazda 6 sedan. I loved both as I still owned both cars for another 3 years before I let go of my good looking sonata i45 for a CX30. People buy looks because they yearn the look on people's faces.
Love the Mazda seats….and I wish the Mazda wheels were on the Hyundai. Feel like the Hyundai wheels have too much happening.
Hyundai 2.5t engine in a mazda 6 will be the perfect car
Sonata is too harsh and too expensive
Huyndai should ve put that engine on a softer tuned sonata
I like the Mazda, but the design is getting stale. At least Hyundai is adventurous with their designs.
Mazda 6 all day everyday, that Sonata looks absolutely horrible. 🤢🤮🤮🤮.
I feel like this guy just likes Mazda more, and doesn't want to give credit to Hyundai
Well, your feelings are incorrect
Looks like John law has gained some weight.
Love the mazda despite rubbish nav
The koreans are trying a bit too hard with this one
Wagons are sexy
MAZDA ANYTIME
If only for rental the Hyundai sonata and Kia K5 are good choice, but if you buy long term the Mazda 6 is the better choice
Mazda looks about two generations ago, anachronistic and old fashioned
Absolutely sonata/ Mazda boring to look at/ lift your game
Most annoying part of the new Sonata is the drivers seat. It just always feels too high up and awkward…
The Sonata looks shit.
Opinions are like ass holes lol everyone has one.What do you drive?
MAzda looks super outdated and boring. Kinda stupid to compare a sedan and a wagon
Mazda is stuck in the 1990s with the analogue dials and crappy infotainment screen. Sonta has next generation interior and styling.....
I hope you still feel enthusiastic when you Sonata spontaneously combust.
Mazda more playful? Really lol
The Mazda looks its age on the outside but the interior is quite nice. The Sonata is nausea inducing.
Picking up my next a sonata in 5 days.The front doesn't look as good as my 2016 model but the Mazda looks like trash.The side/rear view on the sonata looks very sporty.
What colour did you get it in mate. I was pretty bummed out on the choices of colour to be honest.
@@Rhetbabemagnet the same red mate.Its a metallic red.They look so much better in real life and the little black side skirt looks great.
@@OZIPUG1970 i hope you enjoy it mate. Im gonna take one for a test drive soon. However in keen for the i30 n sedan when it releases. Fingers crossed for aussie release😄
@@Rhetbabemagnet yeah the i30 N will be a flyer mate.I need the room from sonata though.
Hope you enjoy the N buddy. 👍
Hyundai and Mazda shouldn't even be on the same page one is quality, reliable and a pleasure to drive the other is a Mechanics nightmare because they are always breaking down and yes I am talking Hyundai.
The truth is, the Hyundai looks ugly at the front but the mazda is outdated .
The Sonata is way better.
Bro, it sounded to me like you’ve got something against the Koreans…grow up!!
lol No he doesn’t.. the Hyundai is great but Mazda is just better, especially in the looks department.
@@CM-le4yh that's your opinion lol I think mazda looks hideous.
Mazda looks dull as dishwater. Sonata looks great.
Mazda looks great. Sonata looks hideous, the interior is nice tho.
Get your eyes checked.
@@deet4895 well that thing you have as a profile pic is in fact the ugliest thing I've ever seen lol I wouldn't worry about your opinion.
Wow worst review ever. Everything that is negative with the Mazda seems to be a positive .
No
Are you drunk?
So what is your ideal car then?
Sonata all day