Hyundai i30 2012 vs Mazda 3 2011

 
Hyundai i30
2012 - 2015
Mazda 3
2011 - 2013
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 135 HP105 HP
Torque: 164 NM145 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 seconds12.2 seconds
Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive.
Hyundai i30 engine produces 30 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.06.4
Real fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100km7.4 l/100km
The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1060 km in combined cycle850 km in combined cycle
1230 km on highway1050 km on highway
730 km with real consumption740 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Hyundai i30 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 17 years16 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ElantraUsed only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i30 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hyundai i30 2012 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ...  More about Hyundai i30 2012 1.6 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.30 m4.46 m
Width: 1.78 m1.76 m
Height: 1.47 m1.45 m
Hyundai i30 is 16 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 2 cm higher.
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`820 kg1`770 kg
Net weight:1`193 kg1`195 kg
Load capacity:627 kg575 kg
Hyundai i30 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 8 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
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • lower price
Mazda 3 has
  • fewer faults
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