Hyundai's are proven to be more reliable than Mazda's. Look at JD Powers and Consumer Reports reliability rankings.
The 3 is a fun to drive sporty car and still IMO one of the top cars in the class but with all things considered the new Elantra is a step above it. The Elantra gets 40 MPG with a 148 HP engine while the 3's engine only gets 33 MPG with the same amount of HP. The Elantra's drivetrain is more advanced.
Plus the Elantra just won the 2011 Residual Value Award for it's class. The resell value may HIGHER now than the 3.
Hyundai sells 4x's more cars than Mazda worldwide.
The 3 is a fine car; but right now the Elantra is class leading.
The new Hyundai Elantra is a very sleek and sexy looking car. Its has more features and better fuel economy than the Mazda3. However, Mazda is sportier and has a better resale value.
Since the redesigned Elantra just arrived in the market, you are likely to get a better deal on the Mazda3.
Mazda all the way because a) its is a more popular brand than Hyundai b) as the other person said, it WILL be more sporty. Plus it will probably hold its value better than the Hyundai.
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Hyundai's are proven to be more reliable than Mazda's. Look at JD Powers and Consumer Reports reliability rankings.
The 3 is a fun to drive sporty car and still IMO one of the top cars in the class but with all things considered the new Elantra is a step above it. The Elantra gets 40 MPG with a 148 HP engine while the 3's engine only gets 33 MPG with the same amount of HP. The Elantra's drivetrain is more advanced.
Plus the Elantra just won the 2011 Residual Value Award for it's class. The resell value may HIGHER now than the 3.
Hyundai sells 4x's more cars than Mazda worldwide.
The 3 is a fine car; but right now the Elantra is class leading.
The new Hyundai Elantra is a very sleek and sexy looking car. Its has more features and better fuel economy than the Mazda3. However, Mazda is sportier and has a better resale value.
Since the redesigned Elantra just arrived in the market, you are likely to get a better deal on the Mazda3.
My choice would be the Elantra.
Mazda all the way because a) its is a more popular brand than Hyundai b) as the other person said, it WILL be more sporty. Plus it will probably hold its value better than the Hyundai.
Mazda 3 will be way more sporty, drive better, have better interior, and look better too. Plus mazda is a more respected brand than hyundai.
mazda 3 for sure. Mazda is a way better company than hyndai. Mazdas are far more reliable than hyndais.