The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 19,800
€ 23,300
€ 19,800
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. 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 2.0
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 2.0
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.77 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
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 1.6 GDI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
450 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 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
