Hyundai i30 2010 vs Mazda 3 2009
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i30 engine produces 21 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.3 | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai i30 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | Used 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. | |||
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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`770 | |
| 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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