The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 19,800

€ 17,000

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI is 6.3 inches shorter and an inch wider.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 1.6
57.9
70.1
80.7
57.9
69.1
77
70.1 in
Width
69.1 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 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 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 1.6
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 1.6
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 manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
534 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
108 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).
121.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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