Hyundai Elantra MD or Mazda 3 BL?

2010–2015 vs 2009–2013 · Sedan/Coupe vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan

In short

Length: Elantra MD 4,550 mm, 3 BL 4,580 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Elantra MD 485 l, 3 BL 430 l.
Lowest consumption: Elantra MD 6.2 l/100 km, 3 BL 4.3 l/100 km.
Power: Elantra MD 97–127 kW, 3 BL 77–191 kW.
Standard equipment: Elantra MD 31 items (Comfort), 3 BL 25 items (Comfort).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai Elantra MD2010–2015 · 6 engines · Comfort, Style, Premium, BaseSpecifications →Listings →

Mazda 3 BL2009–2013 · 12 engines · Comfort, Exclusive, Sports-Line, DirectSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai Elantra MD2010–2015no listings	Mazda 3 BL2009–2013no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,530 mm–4,550 mm	Length4,460 mm–4,580 mm
Width	Width1,775 mm	Width1,755 mm–1,770 mm
Height	Height1,410 mm–1,445 mm	Height1,460 mm–1,470 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,640 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume419 l–485 l	Trunk volume340 l–430 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,250 kg–1,340 kg	Curb weight1,225 kg–1,440 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank48 l–50 l	Fuel tank55 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2015	Production years2009–2013
Body type	Body typeSedan, Coupe	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines12
Power	Power97–127 kW (132–173 hp)	Power77–191 kW (105–260 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.2 l/100 km · 1.6 MPI 132	Lowest consumption4.3 l/100 km · 1.6 CD 115
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.0 GDI Sport	Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · 2.3 MPS
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Comfort
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Comfort	Items in the base trim25 · Comfort
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Premium	Items in the top trim38 · Sports-Line
Equipment · Comfort8 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety8 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai Elantra MD or Mazda 3 BL?

Length: Mazda 3 BL 4,580 mm, Hyundai Elantra MD 4,550 mm (a 30 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,640 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 430 vs 485 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Elantra MD or Mazda 3 BL?

The most frugal Hyundai Elantra MD uses 6.2 l/100 km (1.6 MPI 132); the most frugal Mazda 3 BL 4.3 l/100 km (1.6 CD 115).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Elantra MD or Mazda 3 BL?

The strongest Hyundai Elantra MD makes 127 kW (173 hp) (2.0 GDI Sport); the strongest Mazda 3 BL 191 kW (260 hp) (2.3 MPS).

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