The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 24,400

€ 28,400

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI is 8.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Mazda 3 MPS
57.9
70.1
80.7
57.5
69.7
79.3
70.1 in
Width
69.7 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 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 T GDI
Mazda 3 MPS
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
7 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 T 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 T GDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
195 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Mazda 3 MPS
136 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 MPS
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16.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
16.47 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
451 mi
Range
388 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft