Mazda Mazda3 vs Hyundai i30 Hatch

The Mazda Mazda3 starts from $26,490 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai i30 Hatch opens at $52,000. That makes the Mazda Mazda3 the more affordable entry point by $25,510.

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 $29,139 and $57,200 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mazda Mazda3 by roughly $3,705 in fuel alone.

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

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The Mazda Mazda3 features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai i30 Hatch gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mazda Mazda3 stands out with head-up display — features our data doesn't list for the Hyundai i30 Hatch. The Hyundai i30 Hatch counters with wireless charging and Infinity audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mazda Mazda3 gets black cloth upholstery while the Hyundai i30 Hatch offers cloth (n sports front seats). Climate control is 1-zone in the Mazda Mazda3 and 2-zone in the Hyundai i30 Hatch.

The Mazda Mazda3 uses a 2.0 litre in-line 4 cylinder 16 valve DOHC S-VT petrol with i-stop and cylinder deactivation producing 114kW and 200Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed automatic (skyactiv-drive) to a FWD layout.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch responds with a 2.0 T-GDi making 206kW and 392Nm, paired to a 8-speed n dct (wet clutch) driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.3 seconds.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 114kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda Mazda3 measures 4,460mm long on a 2,725mm wheelbase, 120mm longer than the Hyundai i30 Hatch at 4,340mm (2,650mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda Mazda3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 295L in the Mazda Mazda3 and 381L in the Hyundai i30 Hatch, giving the Hyundai i30 Hatch a 86L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda Mazda3 leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,682/year for the Mazda Mazda3 and $2,423/year for the Hyundai i30 Hatch. That is a $741 annual difference in favour of the Mazda Mazda3.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda Mazda3) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai i30 Hatch). Both match on warranty length.