Mazda 3 2006 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 30 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 97 NM less than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 5.3 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 460 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 540 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda Tribute | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Auris, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Corolla engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 5 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1285 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 37 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Mazda 3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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