Hyundai Elantra 2003 vs Mazda 3 2006

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Hyundai Elantra
2003 - 2006
Mazda 3
2006 - 2009
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.6 - 2.01.3 - 2.3

Performance

Power: 105 - 143 HP84 - 265 HP
Torque: 143 - 235 NM122 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9 - 13 seconds6.1 - 14.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.4 - 8.44.7 - 9.7
On average, the Hyundai Elantra petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Mazda 3. On average, Hyundai Elantra equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.52 m4.42 m
Width: 1.72 m1.76 m
Height: 1.42 m1.46 m
Hyundai Elantra is 10 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 415 litres300 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1401 litres1229 litres
Hyundai Elantra has more luggage capacity.
Hyundai Elantra has 115 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Elantra (by 172 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.1 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Hyundai Elantra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`816~ 1`808
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

above average
Average price (€): 10001800
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Elantra has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Mazda 3 has
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • fewer faults
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