The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 24,400

€ 20,400

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 T-GDI is 4.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.3
70.7
80.7
57.9
69.1
77
70.7 in
Width
69.1 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.3 in
Height
57.9 in
104.3
170.9
103.9
175.6
170.9 in
Length
175.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.49 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
PDE
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
759 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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