Mazda 3 2016 vs Hyundai Elantra 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 149 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 29 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, but torque is 30 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.2 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 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: | 4.58 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 1 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 458 litres | |
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Hyundai Elantra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 39 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | no data | |
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