Hyundai i30 2007 vs Mazda 3 2006

 
Hyundai i30
2007 - 2010
Mazda 3
2006 - 2009
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel1.6 Diesel

Performance

Power: 116 HP90 HP
Torque: 255 NM215 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.6 seconds12.2 seconds
Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive.
Hyundai i30 engine produces 26 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.74.7
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1120 km in combined cycle1170 km in combined cycle
1260 km on highway1370 km on highway
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 17 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
1200 litres635 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 565 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`820 kg1`800 kg
Net weight:1`366 kg1`270 kg
Load capacity:454 kg530 kg
Hyundai i30 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Mazda 3. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety:
Quality:
average

high
Mazda 3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 18001600
Pros and Cons: Hyundai i30 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
Mazda 3 has
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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