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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 10 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.7 | |
| Mazda 323 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 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 323 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda Premacy | Installed on at least 5 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. | |||
| Mazda 323 2001 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics. One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.41 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 16 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 437 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 82 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`760 | |
| 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 (€): | 800 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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