Mazda 3 2016 vs Toyota Corolla 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 2 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 56 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite less power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.3 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
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): | 1`835 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 11 200 | |
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