Hyundai i10 2013 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 66 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 94 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i10 engine produces 18 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i10 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i10 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i10 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Hyundai i10 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i10 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 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 Hyundai i10 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia Picanto | Used also on Mazda 2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai i10 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: | 3.67 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
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Hyundai i10 is smaller, but slightly higher. Hyundai i10 is 83 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i10 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 252 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1046 litres | 1285 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Hyundai i10 has 161 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 239 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i10 is 1.3 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Hyundai i10 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`440 | 1`715 | |
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| Quality: | Hyundai i10 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 190 percent more cases than Hyundai i10, so Hyundai i10 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 2400 | |
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