Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Hyundai Sonata
$458
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Mazda 6
$481
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
4
Excellent
The Hyundai Sonata Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 5th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $458 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are lower than other vehicles, so the Sonata is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
4
Excellent
The Mazda 6 Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 6th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $481 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low while frequency of those issues is average, so major issues are uncommon for the 6.
The Hyundai Sonata ranks highest in interior and ranks lowest in value.
“We got this car from my grandpa. It might look like junk but a dependable car wish photo could be available love this car a bunch has over 350,000 miles on original engine. I did put money on some...”
“We got this car from my grandpa. It might look like junk but a dependable car wish photo could be...”
The Mazda 6 ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in comfort.
“this car is a piece of crap... bought it new in 03 and have already spent 4x as much in repairs than my 98 altima. im at 85000 miles and have already replaced the brakes, the alternator, and the...”
“this car is a piece of crap... bought it new in 03 and have already spent 4x as much in repairs...”
The Hyundai Sonata and the Mazda6 are both midsize four-door sedans. They each come with front-wheel drive.
A comparison of their engines shows that the Hyundai Sonata and the Mazda6 have similar outputs. The Sonata’s standard engine has 185 horsepower, and the Mazda6’s has 184 horsepower. The Sonata’s optional engine has 245 horsepower, and the Mazda6 has 250 horsepower. There’s very little difference here, but the Sonata does offer hybrid and plug-in hybrid power systems.
The Hyundai Sonata’s 106.1 cubic feet of interior space comes in ahead of the Mazda6’s 99.7 cubic feet. The Sonata also wins in the trunk space race, with its 16.3 cubic feet outdoing the 14.7 cubic feet of the Mazda6. The Sonata has more space everywhere.
One more advantage offered by the Hyundai Sonata is its exceptional warranty. This includes a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, plus a five-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. This provides great peace of mind if you plan on a long-term ownership experience.
A unique benefit provided by the Mazda Mazda6 is its exceptional blend of ride, handling and fun-to-drive qualities. The Mazda6 is definitely the driver’s choice in the midsize sedan category.
What’s more important to you: space and warranty coverage, or passion behind the wheel? The choice is yours.