The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
€ 17,000
€ 19,800
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 is 6.3 inches longer and an inch narrower.
Mazda 3 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
57.9
69.1
77
57.9
70.1
80.7
69.1 in
Width
70.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
175.6
104.3
169.3
175.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
1.04 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BL
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.02 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
21.02 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
542 mi
Range
578 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
578 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
108 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
108 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
