2017 Hyundai Elantra vs 2017 Mazda MAZDA3

2017 Hyundai Elantra

2017 Mazda MAZDA3

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ECO 1.4T DCT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Elantra ECO 1.4T DCT	32	40	$19,928	$20,650
Elantra Limited 2.0L Automatic	28	37	$21,311	$22,350
Elantra Limited 2.0L Automatic PZEV	28	37	$21,311	$22,350
Elantra SE 2.0L Automatic	29	38	$17,566	$18,150
Elantra SE 2.0L Automatic PZEV	29	38	$17,566	$18,150
Elantra SE 2.0L Manual	26	36	$16,621	$17,150
Elantra Sport 1.6T Automatic	26	33	$21,799	$22,750
Elantra Sport 1.6T Manual	22	30	$20,765	$21,650
Elantra Value Edition 2.0L Automatic	28	37	$19,550	$20,250
Elantra GT Automatic	24	32	$19,071	$19,800
Elantra GT Manual	24	32	$18,121	$18,800

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Grand Touring Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda3 4-Door Grand Touring Automatic	27	36	$23,149	$24,195
Mazda3 4-Door Grand Touring Manual	25	34	$22,144	$23,145
Mazda3 4-Door Sport Automatic	28	37	$18,084	$18,895
Mazda3 4-Door Sport Manual	27	37	$17,080	$17,845
Mazda3 4-Door Touring Automatic	28	37	$20,568	$21,495
Mazda3 4-Door Touring Manual	27	37	$19,564	$20,445
Mazda3 5-Door Touring 2.5 Automatic	26	35	$22,431	$23,445
Mazda3 5-Door Touring 2.5 Manual	25	33	$21,429	$22,395

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$19,928

$23,149

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$20,650

$24,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$344 / month

$403 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

We miss the brash, buzzy looks, for sure—but the 2017 Hyundai Elantra is now one of the most refined economy cars on the road.

The 2017 Mazda 3 is near the top of our favorite compact cars on sale today. Its good performance, good fuel economy, and good value make for a very good car.

TCC Likes

Tames down styling excesses
Much quieter, smoother ride
More space in an already spacious car

Attractive exterior
Balanced chassis
Good base equipment

TCC Dislikes

Milder styling isn't as distinctive
No gains in power
Lots of black plastic trim inside

Behind the times infotainment
Small-ish space
Mixed interior materials

Fuel Economy

City

32 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

54.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

55.5

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

35.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

37.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

95.8

96.3

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

57.2

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

6.1

Length, Overall (in)

179.9

180.3

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

57.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.9

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

61.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.4

12.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.4

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

17.4

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P195/65TR15

P215/45WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P195/65TR15

P215/45WR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2857

3100

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

18 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

100

Engine

Displacement

1.4 L/83

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

128 @ 5500

184 @ 5700

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

156 @ 1400

185 @ 3250

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.96

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.10

3.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.26

2.02

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.88

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.81

3.55

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.12

3.39

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Elantra

Mazda Mazda3 4-Door

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.0

5.8

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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