The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 16,100

€ 23,300

€ 16,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Hyundai i30 1.4 blue is 6.3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
Mazda 3 2.0
57.7
70.1
80.7
57.9
69.1
77
70.1 in
Width
69.1 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
104.3
169.3
103.9
175.6
169.3 in
Length
175.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
Mazda 3 2.0
2765 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.8 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
Mazda 3 2.0
GD/GDH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
99 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
99 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
Mazda 3 2.0
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
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27.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
27.93 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
42 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
50 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
450 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
588 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
106.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
106.1 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft