The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 24,400

€ 28,000

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 T GDI is 6.3 inches shorter and an inch wider.
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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 T GDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
7 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 T 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 T GDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
195 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
136 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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16.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
16.47 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
451 mi
Range
610 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
115.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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