Mazda 3 2016 vs Toyota Corolla 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 15 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.1 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 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, 2 cm wider, 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`900 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 9200 | |
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