2019 Hyundai Elantra vs 2018 Mazda MAZDA3

2019 Hyundai Elantra

2018 Mazda MAZDA3

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ECO DCT

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

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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	$18,321	$19,145
Mazda3 4-Door Sport Manual	28	38	$17,319	$18,095
Mazda3 4-Door Touring Automatic	27	36	$20,230	$21,140
Mazda3 4-Door Touring Manual	25	34	$19,226	$20,090
Mazda3 5-Door Grand Touring Automatic	27	36	$23,864	$24,945
Mazda3 5-Door Grand Touring Manual	25	34	$22,862	$23,895
Mazda3 5-Door Sport Automatic	28	37	$19,518	$20,395
Mazda3 5-Door Sport Manual	28	38	$18,514	$19,345
Mazda3 5-Door Touring Automatic	27	36	$20,945	$21,890
Mazda3 5-Door Touring Manual	25	34	$19,941	$20,840

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,307

$23,149

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,050

$24,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$351 / month

$403 / month

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

32 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

95.8

96.3

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

57.2

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)

40.3

37.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

61.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

6.1

Length, Overall (in)

181.9

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

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.4

12.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

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

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

17.4

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

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

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2857

3100

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

18 X 7

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

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

100

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

156 @ 1400

185 @ 3250

Engine Order Code

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

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.81

3.55

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.12

3.39

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.96

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.88

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)

0.84

0.60

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Elantra

Mazda Mazda3 4-Door

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

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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