Mazda 3 2011 vs Toyota Corolla 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 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: | 115 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 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 9 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 113 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): | 4.3 | 6.9 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 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: | 11 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 5 | 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. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2010 1.6 engine | |||
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 | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 5000 | |
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