Mazda 3 2006 vs Hyundai Elantra 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 166 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 27 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Hyundai Elantra. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.2 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Matrix | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 10 cm shorter than the Hyundai Elantra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | 1401 litres | |
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Hyundai Elantra has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 115 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Elantra (by 766 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Elantra has serious deffects in 765 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
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