The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
€ 27,700

€ 19,800

€ 27,700
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 2.2 CD is 6.3 inches longer and an inch narrower.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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 2.2 CD
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
434 lb
13.44 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BL
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
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17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.02 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.75 lb/hp
21.02 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
633 mi
Range
578 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
578 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
111 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 2.2 CD
111 kWh
108 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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