Mazda 626 1999 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 626 engine produces 5 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 50 litres | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, 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: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 626 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: | 4.59 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mazda 626 is 22 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 626 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 502 litres | 473 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 626 has 29 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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