The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 19,800
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
€ 22,700
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 2.0 DISI i-stop is 6.3 inches longer and an inch narrower.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
57.9
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
104.3
169.3
175.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.73 %
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI

 REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.02 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
21.02 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
578 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
578 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
108 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
108 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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