Mazda 323 2001 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 130 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 323 engine produces 1 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 1 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Premacy, Mazda MPV | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 13 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 473 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1000 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 118 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Mazda 323 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 323 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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