Hyundai Elantra MD or Mazda 3 BM/BN?

2010–2015 vs 2013–2019 · Sedan/Coupe vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan

In short

Length: Elantra MD 4,550 mm, 3 BM/BN 4,580 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Elantra MD 485 l, 3 BM/BN 419 l.
Lowest consumption: Elantra MD 6.2 l/100 km, 3 BM/BN 3.8 l/100 km.
Power: Elantra MD 97–127 kW, 3 BM/BN 74–121 kW.
Standard equipment: Elantra MD 31 items (Comfort), 3 BM/BN 28 items (Prime-Line).
On Autodrom: 3 BM/BN from €5,350 (1 listing); no Elantra MD is listed right now.

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

Mazda 3 BM/BN2013–2019 · 11 engines · Prime-Line, Center-Line, Sports-Line, DriveSpecifications →1 listing from €5,350 →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai Elantra MD2010–2015no listings	Mazda 3 BM/BN2013–20191 listing · from €5,350
Dimensions
Length	Length4,530 mm–4,550 mm	Length4,460 mm–4,580 mm
Width	Width1,775 mm	Width1,795 mm
Height	Height1,410 mm–1,445 mm	Height1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume419 l–485 l	Trunk volume364 l–419 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,250 kg–1,340 kg	Curb weight1,195 kg–1,405 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank48 l–50 l	Fuel tank51 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2015	Production years2013–2019
Body type	Body typeSedan, Coupe	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines11
Power	Power97–127 kW (132–173 hp)	Power74–121 kW (101–165 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.5–2.2
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 consumption3.8 l/100 km · 1.5 Skyactiv-D 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.0 GDI Sport	Best 0–100 km/h8.1 s · 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Prime-Line
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Comfort	Items in the base trim28 · Prime-Line
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Premium	Items in the top trim41 · Sports-Line
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
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✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 2
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 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 10
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✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 1
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	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€5,350

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai Elantra MD or Mazda 3 BM/BN?

Length: Mazda 3 BM/BN 4,580 mm, Hyundai Elantra MD 4,550 mm (a 30 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 419 vs 485 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Elantra MD or Mazda 3 BM/BN?

The most frugal Hyundai Elantra MD uses 6.2 l/100 km (1.6 MPI 132); the most frugal Mazda 3 BM/BN 3.8 l/100 km (1.5 Skyactiv-D 105).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Elantra MD or Mazda 3 BM/BN?

The strongest Hyundai Elantra MD makes 127 kW (173 hp) (2.0 GDI Sport); the strongest Mazda 3 BM/BN 121 kW (165 hp) (2.0 Skyactiv-G 165).

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