2019 Hyundai Elantra vs 2018 Mazda MAZDA3

2019 Hyundai Elantra

#23 in Mid-Size Cars

2018 Mazda MAZDA3

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Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Manual SE	26	36	$16,668	$17,200
Automatic SE	29	38	$17,613	$18,200
Automatic SULEV SE	29	38	$17,613	$18,200
Automatic SEL	28	37	$18,842	$19,500
Automatic SULEV SEL	28	37	$18,842	$19,500
Automatic	25	32	$19,637	$20,450
Automatic SULEV Value Edition	28	37	$19,787	$20,500
Automatic Value Edition	28	37	$19,787	$20,500
DCT ECO	32	40	$20,307	$21,050
Manual Sport	22	30	$21,658	$22,600
Automatic Limited	28	37	$21,639	$22,700
Automatic SULEV Limited	28	37	$21,639	$22,700
Manual N Line	23	30	$22,316	$23,300
DCT Sport	26	33	$22,692	$23,700
Automatic N Line	25	32	$23,350	$24,400

2018 Mazda MAZDA3

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,668

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$17,200

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Monthly Payment Estimate

$287 / month

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The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.7

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Hyundai Elantra delivers good handling and a lot of value for the money.

The 2018 Mazda 3 adds standard active safety features to an already compelling value. Among compact cars, this is one to consider.

TCC Likes

Sharp styling updates
Good value for money
Strong turbo engines

Shapely, contemporary exterior
Standard advanced safety features
Sharp manual transmission

TCC Dislikes

Sedan’s less fun, especially without turbo
SE lacks safety tech
Clunky shifts in Eco

Base interior isn’t very inspired
Cramped rear seat
Poor infotainment system

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

95.8

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.9

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

181.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

17.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P195/65TR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65TR15

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2822

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

147 @ 6200

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

132 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.58

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.96

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.98

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.63

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.31

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Elantra

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Emissions

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

6.1

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

2019 Hyundai Elantra

2019 Elantra is available
Rebates: Up to $2,500 stackable cash
Finance: 0.0% APR + $500 cash
Lease: From $189 for 36 months (SE)

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2018 Mazda MAZDA3

2018 Mazda3 selection still healthy
$2,000 factory rebate continues
Lease from $179 for 36 months
1.9% APR for 60 months + $500 bonus + no payment for 90 days

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