Mazda 3 2019 vs Toyota Corolla 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 10 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 39 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 7.8 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2018 1.8 engine: Owners often report excessive oil consumption. Carbon buildup in the intake and on the throttle body frequently causes unstable idle speeds. The Valvematic system controller is prone to glitches, often ... More about Toyota Corolla 2018 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 3 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1138 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 82 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.5 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: | 1`869 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Toyota Corolla scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 14 600 | |
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