Mazda 3 2019 vs Toyota Corolla 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda 3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Corolla) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 16 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 96 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | |
| 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 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 | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 82 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`894 | 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 (€): | 16 000 | 15 800 | |
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