Mazda 323 1998 vs Hyundai i30 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 108 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 25 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i30 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: | 380'000 km | 300'000 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 Mazda 323 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Kia RIO | |
| 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 323 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 2012 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues.
One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ... More about Hyundai i30 2012 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 26 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1316 litres | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 74 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Hyundai i30, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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