Hyundai i30 vs Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison

    Hyundai i30

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    2024 Hyundai
    i30
    vs
    2024 Mazda
    Mazda 3
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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    8.4
    8.0
    0.0
    Based on the Hyundai i30 BASE MODEL
    Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G20 TOURING
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    42L - 50L
    164 to 425 km
    51L
    296 to 352 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $23,720 - $55,500
    $31,190 - $43,190
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    CarExpert's Take

    William Stopford
    News Editor
    William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • More rear legroom than a Sonata
    • CVT makes this engine more palatable
    • Comfortable ride
    Misses
    • Some cheap interior touches
    • Engine can get a bit noisy
    • Speed limit assist system is infuriating
    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Incredibly stylish inside and out
    • Solid, sporty handling
    • Packed full of tech
    Misses
    • Compromised cabin space
    • Overreactive driver monitoring
    • Only adequate performance

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    NA
    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)

    Colours Available

    Regular i30s:

    • Polar White
    • Fluidic Metal ($595 extra)
    • Amazon Grey ($595 extra)
    • Phantom Black ($595 extra)
    • Fiery Red ($595 extra)
    • Intense Blue ($595 extra)

    i30 N models:

    • Polar White (both)
    • Performance Blue (both)
    • Shadow Grey (hatch)
    • Engine Red (hatch)
    • Phantom Black ($595 extra, both)
    • Dark Knight ($595, hatch only)
    • Intense Blue $595, sedan only)
    • Fiery Red ($595, sedan only)
    • Fluid Metal ($595, sedan only)
    • Cyber Grey ($595, sedan only)

    The Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:

    • Platinum Quartz Metallic
    • Sonic Silver Metallic
    • Deep Crystal Blue Mica
    • Jet Black Mica
    • Snowflake White Pearl Mica

    The following finishes cost an additional $495:

    • Polymetal Grey Metallic
    • Soul Red Crystal Metallic
    • Machine Grey Metallic

    Specs

    Type
    GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ
    Size (cc)
    1483 - 19991998 - 2497
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.6L, 1.5L2.5L, 2.0L
    Induction
    INLINE 4, TURBO 4INLINE 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    104kW - 206kW114kW - 139kW
    Power RPM
    5500 - 62006000
    Torque
    180Nm - 392Nm200Nm - 252Nm
    Torque RPM
    1450 - 47004000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 1313

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