Mazda 3 2013 vs Hyundai i30 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 15 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Hyundai i30 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 2 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i30 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. | |||
| Hyundai i30 2013 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai i30 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 3 is 17 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1263 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 14 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. 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): | no data | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 5000 | |
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