The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

€ 19,800
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
€ 24,900
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

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 2.2 CD
57.9
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
70.1
80.7
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
104.3
169.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
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 2.2 CD
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.73 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

General

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
GD/GDH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

 REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
633 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
111 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft