Mazda 3 2009 vs Toyota Corolla 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 15 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 83 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.9 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 940 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2010 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 4 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 450 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4800 | |
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