Mazda 3 2011 vs Hyundai i20 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 5 HP more power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Hyundai i20. Despite the higher power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i20 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: | 4.46 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 3 is 43 cm longer than the Hyundai i20, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 1042 litres | |
| Mazda 3 has 14 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i20. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 318 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Hyundai i20 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than Hyundai i20, so Hyundai i20 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5600 | |
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