Hyundai i30 2012 vs Mazda 3 2011

 
Hyundai i30
2012 - 2015
Mazda 3
2011 - 2013
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.4 Diesel1.6 Diesel

Performance

Power: 90 HP115 HP
Torque: 220 NM270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.5 seconds11 seconds
Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving.
Hyundai i30 engine produces 25 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.14.3
Real fuel consumption: 5.7 l/100km5.4 l/100km
The Mazda 3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1290 km in combined cycle1270 km in combined cycle
1510 km on highway1440 km on highway
920 km with real consumption1010 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.30 m4.46 m
Width: 1.78 m1.76 m
Height: 1.47 m1.47 m
Hyundai i30 is 16 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 378 litres340 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1316 litres1360 litres
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 Mazda 3 (by 44 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 3.
Gross weight: 1`910 kg1`830 kg
Net weight:1`280 kg1`255 kg
Load capacity:630 kg575 kg
Hyundai i30 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than Mazda 3. Therefore, Hyundai i30 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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 (€): 44004800
Pros and Cons: Hyundai i30 has
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • lower price
Mazda 3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
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