Mazda Mazda 3 vs Hyundai i30 Comparison

    Mazda Mazda 3

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    2025 Mazda
    Mazda 3
    vs
    2025 Hyundai
    i30
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G25 EVOLVE SP VISION
    Based on the Hyundai i30 N LINE PRM MHEV
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    51L
    296 to 337 km
    42L - 50L
    164 to 425 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $31,190 - $43,310
    $29,000 - $55,500
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    CarExpert's Take

    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
    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    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

    Colours Available

    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

    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)

    Specs

    Type
    PETROL DIRECT INJECTIONTURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    1998 - 24881482 - 1999
    Size (L)
    2.5L, 2.0L2.0L, 1.6L, 1.5L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    114kW - 139kW104kW - 206kW
    Power RPM
    60005500 - 6200
    Torque
    200Nm - 252Nm180Nm - 392Nm
    Torque RPM
    40001500 - 4700
    Bore Stroke
    -85.4 - 97
    Compression Ratio
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