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Hyundai i30 vs Mazda 3 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 24,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Hyundai i30 vs Mazda 3 Hatchback: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • only slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • only slightly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 3 Hatchback is only slightly cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

3 Hatchback

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 Hatchback offers slightly more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai i30 delivers very slightly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

i30

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is only slightly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,419 kg. The difference is around 104 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers a bit more boot space – 395 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 485 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £24,500
3 Hatchback

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
470 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mazda
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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