The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 19,800
€ 27,900
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI is 8.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 MPS
57.9
70.1
80.7
57.5
69.7
77.6
70.1 in
Width
69.7 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
104.3
169.3
103.9
177.6
169.3 in
Length
177.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 MPS
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
13.14 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 MPS
GD/GDH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 MPS
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
578 mi
Range
388 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
