2011 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2011 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai Elantra and 2011 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Hyundai Elantra and 2011 Mazda 3 are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 3 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 35 kg more than 2011 Mazda 3.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Hyundai Elantra (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra | 2011 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Elantra | 3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4475 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1519 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
