Hyundai i30 2010 vs Mazda 3 2010
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i30 engine produces 6 HP more power than Mazda 3, but torque is 10 NM less than Mazda 3. Despite the higher power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Hyundai i30 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i30 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 4.50 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.47 m | |
| Hyundai i30 is 8 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | no data | |
| Hyundai i30 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3600 | |
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