2021 Hyundai i30 N Line Premium v Mazda 3 G25 Astina comparison
Two of the very best non-luxury small hatchbacks square off. The updated Hyundai i30 N Line Premium warm hatch meets the slinky Mazda 3 G25 Astina.
2024 Hyundai i30 vs 2024 Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison
Hyundai i30
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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Based on the Hyundai i30 N LINE PRM MHEV
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G25 EVOLVE SP VISION
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
42L - 50L
164 to 425 km
51L
296 to 352 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$23,720 - $55,500
$31,190 - $43,190
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun to chuck around in the bends
- Comfortable seating position
- Intuitive interior technology
Misses
- Engine no longer warm-hatch quick
- Annoying speed limit assist system
- Higher asking price hurts the hip pocket
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Engaging to drive
- Loaded with safety kit
- Premium cabin
Misses
- Thirsty in traffic
- Tight rear seats, boot
- Expensive servicing
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
Comparison
Reviews
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2025 Hyundai i30 Hatch N Line Premium review
The Hyundai i30 Hatch N Line now has distinctive European flavour, but its mild-hybrid engine doesn't make it feel warm-hatch fast.
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Jack Quick
7.8
2025 Mazda 3 review
Beyond equipment upgrades and price rises, the Mazda 3 remains a refined and rewarding small car with a couple of unresolved flaws.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1483 - 1999 | 1998 - 2497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 104kW - 206kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6200 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 392Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 4700 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 13 | 13 | |
