Compare performance (140 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (24800 £ vs 25000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or Mazda 3 Sedan?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Hyundai i30 Wagon has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24800 £ , while the Mazda 3 Sedan costs 25000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 129 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mazda 3 Sedan manages with 5.50 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Hyundai i30 Wagon with 5.70 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.
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 distinct edge – offering 186 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 8.10 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.80 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai i30 Wagon pulls barely noticeable stronger with 253 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 13 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is minimal lighter – 1316 kg compared to 1420 kg. The difference is around 104 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers evident more room – 602 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 152 L.
When it comes to payload, Hyundai i30 Wagon slight takes the win – 524 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.
Overall, the Mazda 3 Sedan shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
The Hyundai i30 Wagon is a practical family hauler that pairs roomy, sensible packaging with clean, modern lines and a surprisingly composed chassis. Comfortable, well-equipped and priced to make rivals sweat, it quietly ticks the boxes for daily life and weekend escapes while still managing a little grin on twisty roads.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
24800 - 30100 £
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Price
25000 - 34200 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L
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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
-
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co2
130 - 136 g/km
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co2
123 - 135 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1316 - 1461 kg
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Curb weight
1420 - 1492 kg
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Trunk capacity
602 L
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Trunk capacity
450 L
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Length
4585 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1795 mm
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Width
1795 mm
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Height
1475 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1650 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
439 - 524 kg
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Payload
467 - 481 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
100 - 140 HP
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Power HP
140 - 186 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.8 - 13.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
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Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
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Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Mazda
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.