Hyundai Elantra 2003 vs Mazda 3 2006
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 105 HP | 105 HP | |
Torque: | 143 NM | 145 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
Hyundai Elantra and Mazda 3 have the same engine power, but Hyundai Elantra torque is 2 NM less than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
By specification Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Hyundai Elantra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
960 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
700 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 12 years | 16 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.52 m | 4.49 m | |
Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
Hyundai Elantra is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 5 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 413 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1222 litres | 1285 litres | |
Hyundai Elantra has 2 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 63 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.9 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. | |||
Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`710 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | high | |
Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Elantra has serious deffects in 765 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
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