Hyundai i30 2015 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: | 136 HP | 104 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i30 engine produces 32 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 136 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 51 litres | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Hyundai i30 is smaller, but slightly higher. Hyundai i30 is 17 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1316 litres | 1263 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai i30 has 14 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. 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 53 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 7600 | |
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