Mazda 3 2004 vs Toyota Corolla 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 20 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 3 is 11 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 437 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
675 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 24 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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