The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 20,900
€ 20,400
€ 20,900
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 1.6 GDI blue is 6.3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.7
70.1
80.7
57.9
69.1
77
70.1 in
Width
69.1 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.7 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 blue
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2802 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.79 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
Mazda 3 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
Mazda 3 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
133 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
121 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
21.07 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
44 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
759 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
621 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 1.6 GDI blue
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 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
