Mazda 323 1998 vs Toyota Corolla 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 88 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Mazda 323 engine produces 9 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 2 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite less power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda Demio | 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: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 323 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: | 4.20 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mazda 323 is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1000 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`625 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | 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 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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