Mazda 3 2016 vs Hyundai Elantra 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 149 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 1 HP more power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 7.1 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 3.2 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 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 890 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 6, Mazda CX-5 | Used also on Hyundai Kona | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`910 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | no data | |
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