2020 Hyundai Elantra vs 2020 Mazda MAZDA3

2020 Hyundai Elantra

#18 in Compact Cars

2020 Mazda MAZDA3

#3 in Compact Cars

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Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Elantra ECO DCT	33	41	$20,829	$21,600
Elantra Limited IVT	30	40	$22,062	$23,150
Elantra Limited IVT SULEV	30	40	$22,062	$23,150
Elantra SE IVT	30	40	$18,656	$19,300
Elantra SE IVT SULEV	30	40	$18,656	$19,300
Elantra SEL IVT	30	40	$19,365	$20,050
Elantra SEL IVT SULEV	30	40	$19,365	$20,050
Elantra Sport DCT	26	33	$23,118	$24,150
Elantra Value Edition IVT	30	40	$20,215	$20,950
Elantra Value Edition IVT SULEV	30	40	$20,215	$20,950
Elantra GT Automatic	25	32	$19,825	$20,650
Elantra GT N Line Automatic	25	32	$23,538	$24,600
Elantra GT N Line Manual	23	30	$22,504	$23,500

2020 Mazda MAZDA3

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Invoice Price

$20,829

$20,565

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,600

$21,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$360 / month

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The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra is a well-equipped value.

The Mazda 3 punches above its weight class with an upmarket interior, good handling, and optional all-wheel drive.

TCC Likes

Overall value
Potent turbo engines
Fun and roomy hatchback

Stylish sedan
Sporty handling
Upmarket interior

TCC Dislikes

Value Edition not so much value
Too many trims
Base SE can feel cheap

Not-so stylish hatchback
Premium models get expensive
Limited front visibility

Fuel Economy

City

33 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

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

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Exterior Dimensions

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

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.4

Brakes

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

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

17.4

Tires

Front Tire Size

P195/65TR15

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65TR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2857

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

156 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.4 L/83

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

128 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.12

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.96

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.88

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.10

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.26

Trans Order Code

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Elantra

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

4.9

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

2020 Hyundai Elantra

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