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Hyundai i10 vs Mazda 3 Sedan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (90 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (14600 £ vs 25000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i10 or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Hyundai i10

5 (1 Reviews)
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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai i10 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 14600 £, while the Mazda 3 Sedan costs 25000 £. That’s a price difference of around 10415 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai i10 manages with 4.90 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.50 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 3 Sedan has a significantly edge – offering 186 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.10 s, while the Hyundai i10 takes 11.40 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Sedan performs a bit better – reaching 216 km/h, while the Hyundai i10 tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mazda 3 Sedan pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 240 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 68 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Hyundai i10 is convincingly lighter – 996 kg compared to 1420 kg. The difference is around 424 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers clearly more room – 450 L compared to 252 L. That’s a difference of about 198 L.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 3 Sedan to a small extent takes the win – 481 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 58 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mazda 3 Sedan proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mazda 3 Sedan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mazda 3 Sedan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.5 - 6.1 L
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Hyundai i10

5 (1 Reviews)
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The Hyundai i10 is a cheeky city car that squeezes big-car confidence into a pocket-friendly package, carving through tight streets with surprising composure and sensible practicality. For buyers after low fuss, sensible equipment and wallet-friendly running costs, it's a smart, no-nonsense pick that makes sense whether you're a first-time driver or need a reliable second car.

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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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The Mazda 3 Sedan dresses like a compact premium car, with sculpted lines and an interior that punches well above its class. It rewards drivers with eager handling and a composed, comfortable ride that turns routine runs into something a bit more enjoyable — proof that style and substance can share the same key.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14600 - 19000 £
Price
25000 - 34200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
110 - 124 g/km
co2
123 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
36 L
Fuel tank capacity
51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
996 - 1099 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1492 kg
Trunk capacity
252 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
3670 - 3675 mm
Length
4660 mm
Width
1680 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1480 - 1483 mm
Height
1440 mm
Max trunk capacity
1050 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
344 - 423 kg
Payload
467 - 481 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
63 - 90 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 18.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
143 - 175 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 216 km/h
Torque
93 - 172 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
46 - 66 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1197 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mazda

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Is the Hyundai i10 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i10 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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