Hyundai Elantra 2006 vs Mazda 3 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 17 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato, Kia Carens | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra is 2 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 675 litres | |
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Hyundai Elantra has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Elantra has 47 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Hyundai Elantra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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