Mazda 3 2016 vs Hyundai Elantra 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 128 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 23 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, but torque is 115 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 2.8 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 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 280'000 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: | 10 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 2 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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`870 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | no data | |
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