Hyundai i30 2007 vs Mazda 3 2006

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Hyundai i30
2007 - 2010
Mazda 3
2006 - 2009
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.4 - 2.01.3 - 2.3

Performance

Power: 90 - 143 HP84 - 265 HP
Torque: 137 - 305 NM122 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.3 - 14.9 seconds6.1 - 14.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.5 - 7.64.7 - 9.7
Hyundai i30 petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, a Hyundai i30 with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Mazda 3.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.25 m4.42 m
Width: 1.78 m1.76 m
Height: 1.48 m1.46 m
Hyundai i30 is 18 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 340 litres300 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1250 litres1229 litres
Hyundai i30 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 21 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 1`787 kg~ 1`808 kg
Net weight:~ 1`323 kg~ 1`278 kg
Load capacity:~ 464 kg~ 530 kg
Hyundai i30 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Mazda 3. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety:
Quality:
below average

above average
Average price (€): 18001600
Pros and Cons: Hyundai i30 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
Mazda 3 has
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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