Hyundai i30 2010 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Hyundai i30) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda 3) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 104 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i30 engine produces 14 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 91 NM more than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i30 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Hyundai i30 is smaller, but slightly higher. Hyundai i30 is 19 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1263 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Hyundai i30 has 24 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 13 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.4 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 (kg): | 1`820 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 7800 | |
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