Hyundai Accent 2003 vs Mazda 3 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 117 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Accent engine produces 21 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Accent reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Accent is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Accent consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Hyundai Accent over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Accent consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Getz | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
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Hyundai Accent is smaller. Hyundai Accent is 23 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Accent is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 675 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Hyundai Accent has 38 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Accent is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Hyundai Accent can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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