Mazda 3 2016 vs Toyota Corolla 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 207 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 6, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Yaris | |
| 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. | |||
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`910 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 11 200 | |
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