Mazda 3 2006 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 19 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla 2007 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... 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 |
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 (kg): | 1`810 | 1`780 | |
| 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 (€): | 2600 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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