Mazda 3 2004 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 32 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 23 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda Tribute | Used also on Toyota Celica | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 3 2004 2.3 engine: The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger. Mazda 3 is 29 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
878 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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