Mazda MAZDA3 vs Hyundai Veloster
Overview | |
MSRP$21,500 | MSRP$18,500 |
Listings9446 | Listings869 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryMazda redesigned the Mazda3 in 2019, taking what was already one of the best-looking compact cars on the market, and attempting to dress it up even further. The goal was to elevate the brand into near-luxury territory. While the 2020 Mazda3 may not compete on the same plane as a Mercedes-Benz CLA-class or a BMW 2 Series, it feels undeniably premium when benchmarked against more mass-market competitors. | |
Reviews SummaryConsider Hyundai and its growth in popularity over the last decade. The brand built its relevance with practical, sensible vehicles, like the Sonata, and SUVs like the Santa Fe and Tucson. But “fortune favors the bold,” or so the saying goes. There is something to be said for taking an unlikely risk. In the 2011 model year, Hyundai released the Veloster, going in a completely different direction than the rest of its typically safe product lineup. Hyundai already had a hatchback, the Accent (and later the Elantra GT). But the Veloster was something completely different. It featured a unique hatchback-meets-coupe shape and an even more unique 3-door layout. The result was a sporty daily driver that’s both fun and functional, and it has been completely redesigned for the 2019 model year. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 186 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower186 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 186 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower186 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.2 cu ft | Cargo Space19.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3071 lbs | Curb Weight2822 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height55.1 in |
Length183.5 in | Length167.0 in |
Width70.7 in | Width71.0 in |
Wheelbase107.3 in | Wheelbase104.3 in |
Maximum Payload1008 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors3 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,500 | $18,500 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Mazda redesigned the Mazda3 in 2019, taking what was already one of the best-looking compact cars on the market, and attempting to dress it up even further. The goal was to elevate the brand into near-luxury territory. While the 2020 Mazda3 may not compete on the same plane as a Mercedes-Benz CLA-class or a BMW 2 Series, it feels undeniably premium when benchmarked against more mass-market competitors. | Consider Hyundai and its growth in popularity over the last decade. The brand built its relevance with practical, sensible vehicles, like the Sonata, and SUVs like the Santa Fe and Tucson. But “fortune favors the bold,” or so the saying goes. There is something to be said for taking an unlikely risk. In the 2011 model year, Hyundai released the Veloster, going in a completely different direction than the rest of its typically safe product lineup. Hyundai already had a hatchback, the Accent (and later the Elantra GT). But the Veloster was something completely different. It featured a unique hatchback-meets-coupe shape and an even more unique 3-door layout. The result was a sporty daily driver that’s both fun and functional, and it has been completely redesigned for the 2019 model year. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 186 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 186 hp @ 6000 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 186 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 186 hp @ 6000 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.2 cu ft | 19.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3071 lbs | 2822 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 55.1 in |
Length | 183.5 in | 167.0 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 71.0 in |
Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 104.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1008 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 3 |
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