Mazda 3 2016 vs Toyota Corolla 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 22 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 2 | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2016 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2016 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 452 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 33 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 11 000 | |
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