Mazda 3 2006 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 8 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine Toyota Corolla 2007 1.4 engine: The Toyota 4ZZ-FE is a 1.4-liter naturally aspirated engine producing about 95 hp and belongs to the ZZ family. It is generally considered dependable, although structurally it is one of the simpler and less durable engines in the lineup. In most cases its service life falls somewhere around ... More about Toyota Corolla 2007 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 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 5 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1285 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 37 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.9 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`710 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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