Mazda 3 2011 vs Toyota Corolla 2010
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 150 HP | 124 HP | |
Torque: | 191 NM | 157 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
Mazda 3 engine produces 26 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.9 | |
Mazda 3 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
1030 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 13 years | 18 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-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. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
The Toyota Corolla 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. | |||
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`820 | 1`785 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | high | no data | |
Average price (€): | 5000 | 5200 | |
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