Hyundai i30 Hatch vs Mazda Mazda2

The Hyundai i30 Hatch starts from $36,000 before on-road costs, while the Mazda Mazda2 opens at $22,990. That makes the Mazda Mazda2 the more affordable entry point by $13,010.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $39,600 and $25,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda Mazda2 gets a 7-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch stands out with wireless charging — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda Mazda2. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai i30 Hatch gets leather upholstery while the Mazda Mazda2 offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Hyundai i30 Hatch and 1-zone in the Mazda Mazda2.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch uses a 1.5 T-Gdi producing 117kW and 253Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed dct (dry clutch) to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.4 seconds.

The Mazda Mazda2 responds with a Petrol making 81kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch has the clear power advantage at 117kW vs 81kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Hyundai i30 Hatch is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch measures 4,340mm long on a 2,650mm wheelbase, 255mm longer than the Mazda Mazda2 at 4,085mm (2,570mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai i30 Hatch generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 395L in the Hyundai i30 Hatch and 250L in the Mazda Mazda2, giving the Hyundai i30 Hatch a 145L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai i30 Hatch leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,596/year for the Hyundai i30 Hatch and $1,425/year for the Mazda Mazda2. That is a $171 annual difference in favour of the Mazda Mazda2.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai i30 Hatch) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda Mazda2). Both match on warranty length.