Mazda 3 2003 vs Hyundai Elantra 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 and Hyundai Elantra have the same engine power, but Mazda 3 torque is 2 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
| By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 3 2003 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 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 3 cm shorter than the Hyundai Elantra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
675 litres | 1222 litres | |
| Mazda 3 has 2 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Elantra (by 547 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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